Jun 12, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers coach Mike McCoy at minicamp press conference at Chargers Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Antonio Gates is not in attendance for San Diego Chargers mandatory minicamp that opened up today. Strange that I posted something this morning about him possibly not making it to camp and he really didn’t make it. I didn’t really expect him to miss out. His absence is excused though, so he will be avoiding the fine and the team is aware of the situation.

Antonio Gates not on field as Chargers begin mandatory minicamp. Told absence is excused, so he won't be fined ($11,575 max). — Michael Gehlken (@UTgehlken) June 17, 2014

Dwight Freeney is on the field participating in team drills today. He didn’t do anything during the previous 3 weeks of voluntary work, but he out on the field working today. That is a great sign for his recovery from the injury.

Here are some videos from the drills:

Bend the knees https://t.co/dWXr9WbAyI — San Diego Chargers (@chargers) June 17, 2014

Doing work Corey Liuget https://t.co/MkXlWTfuVL — San Diego Chargers (@chargers) June 17, 2014

"Oh my God!" -Philip Rivers seeing John Phillips back on field before this pass. https://t.co/tg3KssNZzw — Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) June 17, 2014