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Vince Vaughn crashes Chargers practice, see why he was at The Bolt

Vaughn and Harbaugh go way back and it showed at Friday's Chargers practice.

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Move over, Wedding Crashers—we’ve got a Practice Crasher!

The Los Angeles Chargers, riding high at 6-3 and finally getting the national spotlight they deserve, welcomed a Hollywood heavyweight to Friday’s practice: Vince Vaughn. Yes, that Vince Vaughn. The comedic genius behind Wedding Crashers, Old School, and Dodgeball stopped by to check in on The Bolt, bringing some extra star power to an already buzzing squad.

The Harbaugh-Vaughn Connection

So, what’s Vaughn’s deal with the Chargers? It turns out he’s been buddies with coach Jim Harbaugh for over a decade. The two first crossed paths when Vaughn was filming a movie in the Bay Area years ago, and they’ve stayed in touch ever since.

Their kids now go to the same school and play in the same youth football league. It’s a Hollywood-meets-football version of Parent Trap—minus the scheming twins. Vaughn, a Chicago native and lifelong Bears fan, admitted he’s been following Harbaugh since his playing days in the Windy City.

The Million-Dollar Question

Fans are dying to know: Did Vaughn channel his iconic Wedding Crashers line with Harbaugh? You know the one—
"Get on in here, let the big bear get his paws on ya!"

While there’s no official confirmation (yet), the thought of Vaughn delivering that line mid-practice is enough to make any Chargers fan chuckle. Imagine Harbaugh trying to keep a straight face during a Vince Vaughn pep talk. Comedy gold!

Hollywood Meets Sunday Night Football

With Vaughn bringing the laughs and the Chargers bringing the heat, Sunday Night Football in Week 11 against the Bengals is shaping up to be primetime entertainment. The Chargers are on a roll, and with Vaughn in their corner, the vibes are immaculate.

Here’s hoping Vaughn sticks around for a few more practices—and maybe even squeezes in a halftime cameo. Hey, if he can dodge a wrench, he can dodge a linebacker, right?

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