Smith vs Shelley Battle Heats Up | Los Angeles Chargers News

The Chargers’ defense is in a tight spot as preseason wraps up, with Avery Smith and Rodney Shelley stealing the spotlight at cornerback — both small but explosive, outplaying expected starter Eric Rogers. Smith shined with tackles and a pass breakup against the Texans, while Shelley dazzled with coverage and tackling against the 49ers. Both delivered big in the final game vs. the Rams, forcing tough roster decisions. With Nikko Reed locked in as nickel backup, the Chargers must choose who best shuts down elite receivers — and the final call could be one of the toughest cuts of the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4041cc0bb9b34dfb