Tuli Tuipulotu returns to practice after missing Wednesday

El Segundo, CA - July 29: Linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu #45 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first day of NFL training camp at The Bolt in El Segundo on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Chargers edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu began training camp on Wednesday on the sidelines, working with trainers without his helmet and pads. That came after head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters pre-practice that he expected every player to be on the field to begin camp.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Tuipulotu’s rookie deal expires after the 2026 season and it would come as no surprise if he were to “hold-in” in an effort to get a new deal done before they’re in the thick of camp.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Luckily, that doesn’t seem to be the case as Tuipulotu hit the practice field with his teammates on Thursday, helmet in hand like everyone else, although it wasn’t a full day in the end. The third-year player stayed on the sidelines for all of team drills, but that’s progress nonetheless.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Here’s to hoping day three brings with it another step forward for No. 45.

Tuli Tuipulotu in individual drills. pic.twitter.com/2UhKLHtkzs

— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) July 30, 2026