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Chargers | Week 14 injury report for Chargers Sat Dec 6, 05:18 PM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Tucker Fisk (ankle) did not participate in practice Saturday, Dec. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 14. QB Justin Herbert (hand) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. RB Omarion Hampton (ankle), RB Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and DT Otito Ogbonnia (elbow) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. LB Bud Dupree (non-injury), DE Da'Shawn Hand (illness), WR Quentin Johnston (shoulder), OT Trey Pipkins (back) and OG Jamaree Salyer (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (shoulder) fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 14.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 6, but is listed as questionable for Week 14.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) was limited during practice Saturday, Dec. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 14.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) is expected to play in the Week 14 game, a source told ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Chargers here. They've been getting by with Kimani Vidal and Jaret Patterson on the ground, but Hampton is an upgrade. The 2025 first-round pick has talent, but he has been injured since Week 5. Now he's back for a Monday night game against an Eagles defense that was gashed on the ground by the Bears in Week 13. That makes Hampton an RB2 option, but know he may be on a snap count in his first game back. |
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) has not taken any snaps under center during practice this week, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh, who added that he has been participating in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills. Harbaugh remains optimistic that Herbert will be able to play in Week 14's game versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
| Footballguys view: This team would look a lot different (and clearly not as good) with Trey Lance in place of Herbert. The game is Monday night, and the Eagles can be gashed on the ground. Harbaugh loves to run the ball, and 2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton is back this week. That means the Chargers may be planning to run early and often. This gameplan limits the fantasy potential of Herbert, making him more of a QB2 for Fantasy GMs in Week 14. |
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (shoulder) was listed as a full participant for practice on Friday, Dec. 5.
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Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) was listed as a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day Friday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: Jim Harbaugh has maintained steady optimism that Herbert will be ready to go on Monday night. Given the schedule, his uncertainty could put fantasy managers in a bind. Frankly, Herbert's production hasn't been great lately, as he's played through injuries and without his bookend tackles. He makes for a shaky QB2 this week, and you can hopefully find a better option on Sunday. In a deep-league desperation move, Herbert managers could pick up Trey Lance as a last-minute pivot option. |
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) was able to practice in full on Friday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: Hampton will have another chance to log a full practice tomorrow, but all signs point to him making his return after suffering a broken ankle in Week 5. Hampton was on fire before his injury. Since he's been out, though, Kimani Vidal has found a rhythm. Hampton should take over lead duties, but Vidal will likely be more involved than he was earlier in the year. Hampton should be eased into after an extended absence, making him a back-end RB2 if active. |
Los Angeles Chargers TE Tucker Fisk (ankle) did not practice Friday, Dec. 5, while QB Justin Herbert (hand) was listed as a limited participant. LB Bud Dupree (rest), RB Omarion Hampton (ankle), DL Da'Shawn Hand (illness), RB Hassan Haskins (hamstring), WR Quentin Johnston (shoulder), DL Otito Ogbonnia (elbow), OT Trey Pipkins (back) and OL Jamaree Salyer (shoulder) were all able to practice in full.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Dec. 4.
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Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Dec. 4.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Dec. 4.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers LB Bud Dupree (non-injury), TE Tucker Fisk (ankle) and DE Da'Shawn Hand (illness) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 4. RB Omarion Hampton (ankle), RB Hassan Haskins (hamstring), QB Justin Herbert (hand), WR Quentin Johnston (shoulder) and OT Trey Pipkins (back) were limited participants, and DT Otito Ogbonnia (elbow) was a full participant.
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Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) is expected to practice Thursday, Dec. 4, or Friday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers play the Eagles on Monday night, and it looks like Herbert could be out there. He's wearing a brace on his surgically repaired non-throwing hand. Saturday's practice report will indicate whether or not he's going to play in Week 14. |
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Hassan Haskins (hamstring) had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Dec 3.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) will not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 3, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: Herbert just had hand surgery, so his practice status will be one to monitor as the week goes on. There's a chance, with enough pain tolerance, Herbert could start against the Eagles in Week 14. Stay tuned...especially to Saturday's report as Chargers v Eagles is on Monday night. |
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) is expected to play in Week 14.
| Footballguys view: While he wasn't activated against the Raiders, Hampton, who has missed the last seven games with an ankle injury, practiced on a limited basis all last week. Local observers have pointed out that a return this week falls in line with what the Chargers have done with players returning from IR during the season in terms of giving them a ramp-up week. Luckily, RB Kimani Vidal was explosive against the Raiders in Hampton's absence with 25 carries for 126 yards and a touchdown. How robust a workload Hampton handles is unclear, but a split with Vidal seems likely. |
Justin Herbert underwent successful surgery today in Los Angeles to stabilize a fracture in his left hand. Herbert's return to play is considered day-to-day, and his status for next Monday's game against Philadelphia will be determined later in the week.
| Footballguys view: According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the next few days will give the Chargers a read on whether Herbert has a legit shot of playing Monday against the Eagles. There's optimism, but he has to show progress when they get back to work. Stay tuned. |
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Free-agent RB Raheem Blackshear (Steelers) recently worked out for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Trayveon Williams reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 1, after being on the active roster for the Week 13 game.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) is on track with his recovery, but his availability for Week 14 will not known until later in the week, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Royce Freeman (Bears) was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad Monday, Dec. 1.
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Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) is scheduled to undergo a procedure on his fractured hand Monday, Dec. 1, but believes he will have a chance to play in the Week 14 game, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: As Footballguy injury analyst Adam Hutchison noted, there is a reasonable chance Herbert has it right, and that he'll be able to play against the Eagles. Because the injury is to his non-throwing hand, it won't directly impact his passing mechanics, though it could affect ball security. Hutchison, however, currently projects Herbert to miss one week, as post-surgical swelling or inflammation may limit him. Still, with a Monday night kickoff and with Herbert certain to be pushing hard to play, this is one we'll be watching closely. |
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a break in his left hand on Sunday that will require surgery during his team's 31-14 win over the Raiders. The procedure is scheduled to occur on Monday, and Herbert expects to play in the Chargers' next game, against the Eagles in Week 14 on Monday Night Football. "I'm treating it as if I'm playing on Monday," Herbert said.
| Footballguys view: Two seasons ago, Herbert fractured the middle finger on his left hand. The Chargers primarily played out of the shotgun to manage that injury. "I think in terms of experience, I've gone through similar things, and so I think it'll be helpful," he said. "But at the end of the day, just got to go out there and make sure that everything is good, you're comfortable." Herbert finished 15-of-20 with 151 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and an interception. We'll be following up on Herbert's progress in coming days. Trey Lance will start if Herbert can't go. |
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Los Angeles Chargers LB Denzel Perryman was good for seven total stops, including six of the solo variety, with one tackle for loss in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Los Angeles Chargers LB Tuli Tuipulotu totaled seven stops, including five of the solo variety, with two sacks, four tackles for loss, a pass defensed and two quarterback hits in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston posted three receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Los Angeles Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II posted just a single 27-yard reception on two targets in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen ended up with four receptions for 30 yards on five targets in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Tre Harris registered three receptions for 30 yards on four targets in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey went for four receptions for a team-best 39 yards and a touchdown on six targets in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Jaret Patterson posted 11 receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal ran 25 times for 126 yards and a 59-yard touchdown in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders, and he had an 11-yard reception on his lone target.
| Footballguys view: Vidal had his third game with at least 100 yards, the most for a Chargers player in a season since Melvin Gordon in 2018. With Omarion Hampton still working his way off IR, Vidal, who was released before this season but then brought back to the practice squad, ran all over the Raiders. He's proven he belongs in the NFL. But for our purposes, Hampton's looming return will put Vidal back on fantasy benches. The Chargers play the Eagles in Week 14. |
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) has a break in his left hand, and he will have surgery Monday, Dec. 1, head coach Jim Harbaugh said. The coach wasn't sure if Herbert will be forced to miss any time. Herbert finished with 15-of-20 for 151 yards, two touchdowns and one interception with eight rushing yards in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders. He left briefly due to the injury to his non-throwing hand, but returned wearing a protective glove, and he finished the game.
| Footballguys view: While Herbert could play next week against the Eagles, we won't want to plug him into our lineups. Hopefully he won't be affected much by the injury when the Chargers play Dallas in Week 16, which is the next time you'll want to consider using Herbert in your lineup. |
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Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) checked back into the Week 13 game against the Las Vegas Raiders early in the second quarter wearing a protective glove on his non-throwing hand.
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Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) left the Week 13 game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a left hand (non-throwing hand) injury suffered in the first half. He was taken to the locker room to be evaluated. QB Trey Lance is the team's backup.
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The Los Angeles Chargers have declared OT Austin Deculus, DT Naquan Jones, CB Nikko Reed, WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith, TE Will Dissly and DE Kyle Kennard inactive for Week 13.
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The Los Angeles Chargers waived OT Foster Sarell Saturday, Nov. 29.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers practice squad RB Trayveon Williams was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Nov. 29, and will be available for the Week 13 game.
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Los Angeles Chargers practice squad RB Jaret Patterson was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Nov. 29. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal is expected to be the starter in Week 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders, and he won't have company in the backfield with RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Vidal's production has swung between elite and awful from week to week. He's a viable RB3 in a solid matchup against the Raiders. Omarion Hampton may return soon, but until he does, Vidal should continue to hold usable value. |
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton practiced on a limited basis Friday, Nov. 28, but he has been ruled out for the Week 13 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
| Footballguys view: The hope was that Hampton would return this week, but a report of a fractured ankle, paired with a mid-week downgrade in practice participation, is definitely concerning. He looked great early in the season, but the Chargers' decimated offensive line and an extended absence could sap some of his strength and explosiveness. With just two weeks left in the regular fantasy season, managers need to see him back soon. Until then, Kimani Vidal profiles as a volume-based RB3. |
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) was limited during practice but has been ruled out for Week 13. DT Otito Ogbonnia (elbow) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. WR Tre Harris (jaw) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) and DT Otito Ogbonnia (elbow) were limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 27. WR Tre Harris (jaw) fully participated in practice. The Chargers did not hold a practice Thursday, so the report is an estimation.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 27.
| Footballguys view: Earlier this week, the Chargers designated Hampton to return from IR. He's been limited so far this week in practice, but Hampton would be a must-start against a bad Raiders defense if he does get cleared to play in Week 13. Stay tuned. |
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) revealed Wednesday, Nov. 26, that he suffered a left ankle fracture during the Week 5 game against the Washington Commanders.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. He just had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday, as he makes his way back from the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle), WR Tre Harris (jaw) and DL Otito Ogbonnia (elbow) were each limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) had his practice window opened on Tuesday, Nov. 25, to return from injured reserve. The team has 21 days to add him to the active roster.
| Footballguys view: Hampton was the 22nd overall pick in April's draft, and he started the first five games of the season for the Chargers. He ran 66 times for 314 yards and two touchdowns in those games. He also caught 20 passes for 136 yards. Kimani Vidal has been the lead back for the Chargers with Hampton, Najee Harris, and Hassan Haskins on injured reserve. Hampton will be able to practice for the next 21 days and can be activated at any point in that window. The Chargers, who had a bye in Week 12, will play the Raiders this Sunday. |

































