Craig

Davis

RFAs Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd are unsigned and Legedu Naanee is rehabbing from foot surgery, so Davis is getting all the first-team reps. “This is the best I’ve ever felt, especially my body,” said Davis, who’s been an oft-injured bust to this point. “I’m still young, I have a bright future.” Davis could make a run at Naanee’s third receiver job in training camp.

The LSU product is expected to receive about $7.8 million over five years and the deal could be announced on Monday. Davis and incumbent Eric Parker are likely battling to start opposite Vincent Jackson.

His deal is expected to be worth roughly $7.8 million. Despite receiving far less fanfare than Dwayne Bowe, Davis was considered the surest-handed LSU wideout and has better speed. Eric Parker is a competent starter who has an advantage over Davis now, but should eventually give way.

Parker had missed all of training camp to this point with a cracked “sesamoid” bone in his right big toe. He could be back sometime in Octobery, but is no longer draftable in any fantasy league format. First-round pick Craig Davis is likely to start in Parker’s place.

The rookie is expected to face the Broncos Sunday, but would be a poor fantasy start. Davis only has made seven receptions through four games.

It’s beginning to look like the rookie may not suit up against Denver, which would be a terrible matchup anyways. Davis is officially considered a game-time decision. Usual third receiver Malcom Floyd may be set to start.

Now Davis’ availability for Week 5 is less certain, although Chargers coach Norv Turner has been upbeat about his situation in interviews. The rookie from LSU would be replaced by Malcom Floyd if he sits out Sunday’s game.

The rookie Davis, who is expected to be demoted from the starting lineup following San Diego’s acquisition of Chris Chambers, is uncertain to play against the Texans. It’s possible that the Chargers will use Malcom Floyd, instead of Davis, in the third receiver role going forward.

“I was really impressed with Craig Davis, his size and his speed,” Spanos said. “It looks like he could be an exciting player for a long time.” Davis and incumbent Eric Parker are likely battling to start opposite Vincent Jackson.