Why Omarion Hampton is Looking Forward to Preseason Football Games

Posted Jul 29, 2025
Omarion Hampton can feel football back in the air. And he's ready to get things rolling again. "I'm really just excited to start playing football," he said Monday. "It's been so long since I last played, so I'm just excited to play." Hampton said Monday he isn't sure if he will play in the Hall of Fame Game later this week, or when his first NFL action will come. (Los Angeles Chargers)

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