Veteran running backs Gus Edwards and JK Dobbins split first-team reps at Chargers training camp according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
It was Edwards’ first training camp action after undergoing an undisclosed offseason surgery and missing summer practices. Both Edwards and Dobbins saw five snaps with the Chargers’ first-team offense on Tuesday, while electric rookie Kimani Vidal and the other backs worked with the second and third-team offenses.
Though Dobbins has emerged as a potential lead back option in Greg Roman’s offense, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz described Edwards — who, like Dobbins, played for Roman in Baltimore — as a “bell cow” and a “finisher.” This is trending toward a split backfield between the former Ravens, with Vidal a question to make the final roster.