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REPORT: FA QB RGIII to tryout for the Chargers this week

With the team reporting this weekend to start Training Camp next week, the Chargers are bringing in a recognizable name to compete for the backup spot behind Philip Rivers.

RGIII scheduled to work out Tuesday for LA Chargers, per league source. Been training in Florida with former Browns asst. Pep Hamilton.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 24, 2017

Robert Griffin III (RGIII) is an interesting name to bring in. The team currently has Kellen Clemens, Mike Bercovici and UDFA rookie Eli Jenkins as backups. Clemens and Bercovici were both with the team last season and are more of the traditional pocket passer type QBs.