Because the Los Angeles Chargers opened coaching camp this week, one essential member of their 2025 NFL draft class was absent from the sector. In response to Ian Rapoport, second-round decide Tre Harris, stays unsigned and unable to report with the remainder of his draft class. Tre was chosen fifty fifth general and was anticipated to be a focus in a Chargers offense that appears to turn into extra dynamic passing the ball.
Harris stood out at Ole Miss with 60 catches for 1,030 receiving yards, and was primarily utilized as a deep menace that might open the sector for different wideouts. The Chargers meant to make use of him in such a means, to create alternatives for former second-round decide Ladd McConkey and former first-round decide Quentin Johnston. He joined the staff in spring exercises and even showcased his expertise throughout OTAs, however he was doing so with no contract.
It appears to be a difficulty for Harris in wanting extra ensures in his deal, as we’ve seen different second-round picks additionally push for higher ensures. Carson Schwesinger is an efficient instance, as he was in a position to signal a completely assured deal. And in accordance with Nate Bouda of NFL Commerce Rumors, 30 different second-round picks are awaiting contracts.
This locations Harris in the course of what seems to be a coordinated standoff between different second-round picks and NFL entrance workplaces. With gamers looking for stronger monetary safety earlier of their careers, whereas NFL entrance workplaces will not be desirous to budge off older norms. Traditionally, second-round picks typically had contracts that had been partially assured, which proved to be very useful for organizations. However this 12 months’s class seems to be making an attempt to start out a brand new development, with hopes to set a brand new normal of extra assured cash to rookies.
For the Chargers, Harris’ absence is a significant setback throughout a crucial a part of the offseason. Coaches are at present attempting to put in performs, and consider expertise on the sector. With out a doubtlessly key contributor off the sector, the staff is now compelled to let different gamers fill in for his position. For these gamers, it’s a nice alternative to showcase their expertise and maybe make the roster or observe squad. However for Tre Harris, this holdout means a delay in on-field reps, or constructing chemistry with Justin Herbert. Whereas the holdout could appear minor within the grand scheme, each missed observe places Harris behind the remainder of the group.
Either side nonetheless have time to come back to a deal, as we nonetheless have a couple of weeks earlier than preseason. However nonetheless with coaching camp arriving, extra strain is mounting to get a deal executed as quickly as doable.
