Coach Norv Turner signs autograph after practice.

Coach Norv Turner signs autograph after practice.

San Diego Chargers rehearsed infront of approximately 9,500 fans on Aug. 7 at Qualcomm Stadium in preparation for the big games infront of possbily 60,000 fans.

Before and after the nearly two hours practice, players signed autographs.

Darren Sproles and Antonio Gates led the team down the field with Gates finishing with a 64-yard two-minute drive. The offense line and Philip Rivers were cheered on, but Ryan Mathews was the favorite of the autograph seeking fans.

“It is a rehearsal,” Coach Norv Turner said.

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