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• Chargers-Bengals Wednesday Injury Report: Khalil Mack, Hayden Hurst absent

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Khalil Mack and Hayden Hurst were the only two Chargers to sit out Wednesday’s practice. The Chargers came away from their win over the Titans fairly unscathed. No player left the game early due to an injury and that’s always a big win just ahead of a pivotal game in the season. On the first injury report of the week for the Chargers, nine players are li...2024
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• Chargers-Titans Inactives: Khalil Mack active despite logging zero practices

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images The Chargers’ best defender will be active after logging zero practice time through the week. The Chargers will be without starting right guard Trey Pipkins (ankle) this week as the veteran is one of seven players list among the team’s inactives against the Titans. In his place, expect either Jamaree Salyer or Sam Mustipher to earn the start. On defense, the...2024
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• Chargers-Titans Final Injury Report: Kristian Fulton doubtful for Sunday

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images The Chargers are once again poised to be without both their starting cornerbacks against the Titans. For a second consecutive game, the Chargers will be without starting cornerback Kristian Fulton (hamstring) who is the only player listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Titans. Expect rookies Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart to each earn another sta...2024
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• Chargers-Titans Thursday Injury Report: Trey Pipkins, Khalil Mack sit out

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Khalil Mack was seen working off to the side during Thursday’s practice while Trey Pipkins was downgraded from limited to DNP. Thursday’s injury report for the Chargers grew by two names, increasing from eight to 1- players. The two players added were running back J.K. Dobbins (rest) and punter J.K. Scott (ankle). Dobbins had a full rest day while Scott...2024
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• Chargers-Titans Wednesday Injury Report: Khalil Mack DNP w/ groin injury

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Khalil Mack did not practice on Wednesday with a groin injury he sustained against the Browns. Chargers fans were greeted with a smaller injury report than normal to begin the week of Titans prep which is a refreshing change of pace. However, there are a few names listed that Im sure some fans won’t feel great about. Eight players total grace the list with f...2024
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• Chargers-Browns Inactives: D.J. Chark will not make season debut

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Despite being activated off of injured reserve this week, D.J. Chark will not be active for the Chargers against the Browns. Despite finally being activated off of injured reserve on Saturday, wide receiver D.J. Chark will not be making his season debut for the Chargers today against the Browns as he was named one of the team’s seven inactive players this we...2024
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• Chargers-Bengals Wednesday Injury Report: Khalil Mack, Hayden Hurst absent
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• Chargers-Titans Inactives: Khalil Mack active despite logging zero practices
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• Chargers-Titans Final Injury Report: Kristian Fulton doubtful for Sunday
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• Chargers-Titans Thursday Injury Report: Trey Pipkins, Khalil Mack sit out
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• Chargers-Titans Wednesday Injury Report: Khalil Mack DNP w/ groin injury
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• Chargers-Browns Inactives: D.J. Chark will not make season debut
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• Browns, Chargers inactives: Joey Bosa, Denzel Ward status finalized

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Week 9 Browns vs Chargers has some key players dealing with injuries including Joey Bosa, Denzel Ward The Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Chargers are 90 minutes away from the start of their Week 9 matchup which could impact the NFL trade deadline and more moving forward. Both teams are disappointed with their starts at this point with the Browns heading int...2024
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• Final Browns, Chargers injury report: 2 starters out for CLE, big list for LA includes Joey Bosa

Ken Blaze-Imagn Images JOK, Jordan Hicks out for Browns but Chargers have Joey Bosa, DJ Chark questionable and a starter out The Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Chargers finished their Week 9 preparations with their Friday practices where we saw more big changes. On Thursday, the Browns had three starters see their practice participation downgraded but none of those three have game-day de...2024
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• Browns vs. Chargers: Week 9 Need to Know

Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Cleveland is looking to hit the bye with a two-game winning streak. Can the Chargers derail those plans? Here is everything you need to know about the game. The Cleveland Browns close out a three-game home stand on Sunday when they host the Los Angeles Chargers. The Browns reminded everyone last week that there is nothing wrong with he...2024
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• Browns, Chargers injury report: 3 Browns starters get worse, Chargers improve mostly

Ken Blaze-Imagn Images David Njoku, Jerry Jeudy, Ethan Pocic news is concerning for Cleveland The Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Chargers Week 9 matchup could be an interesting one on the field as the AFC playoff picture plays out down the road. Both teams had high expectations and had long injury lists to start this week. With LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah out this week and CB Denzel Ward ...2024
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"The Chargers used all four of their tight ends on the active roster with Stone Smartt getting the fewest snaps with five."

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"Quarterbacks (2): Justin Herbert, Easton Stick Running Backs (4): Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller, Elijah Dotson Fullbacks (1): Zander Horvath Wide Receivers (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Derius Davis Tight Ends (4): Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Tre’ McKitty, Stone Smartt Offensive Linemen (9): Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Corey Linsley, Jamaree Salyer, Trey Pipkins, Will Clapp, Brenden Jaimes, Jordan McFadden, Foster Sarell Defensive Linemen (6): Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson, Morgan Fox, Nick Williams, Scott Matlock, Christopher Hinton Edge Rushers (4): Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Chris Rumph II, Tuli Tuipulotu Linebackers (5): Eric Kendricks, Keneth Murray, Daiyan Henley, Amen Ogbongbemiga, Nick Niemann Cornerbacks (5): J."

• Browns, Chargers inactives: Joey Bosa, Denzel Ward status finalized
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• Browns vs. Chargers: Week 9 Need to Know
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• Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts give Jim Harbaugh 2-0 record with arrhythmias

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Chargers came out of their bye week revitalized and turned it into another victory to get them to 3-2 on the season and 2-1 in the AFC West. The Chargers moved to 3-2 on the season and 2-1 in the AFC West with a 23-16 win over the Broncos on Sunday. The defense remains elite and the offense looked good in the first half when they built a 20-0 lead be...2024
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• Chargers Final Roster Prediction: Bolts keep 7 WRs, 6iDL

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports The Chargers are finished with the preseason and must now cut down their roster to 53 players ahead of the league deadline on Tuesday. The Chargers ended the preseason 1-2 by beating the Cowboys 26-19 on Saturday afternoon behind a massive defensive effort that included five interceptions among their six takeaways on the day. The offense also finally got into t...2024
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• Chargers Final Roster Prediction following Preseason Week 1

Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images With one game down in the preseason, here’s where our current predictions stand on the potential final roster for the Chargers. The Chargers preseason opener against the Seahawks this past Saturday was unfortunately a bit more anticlimactic than many would have expected. Yes, it’s the very first game action of the year of any kind for the ...2024
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• 3 positions the Eagles could fill via trade

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Howie SZN may be upon us again It may be early in camp but we know that Howie Roseman loves to make trades in August, and he’s not waiting until the last minute to start evaluating his roster and who might be available. In the past three seasons Roseman has made August trades for a starter (CJ Gardner-Johnson), high-end backup (Gardner Minshew), and bott...2024
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• Browns roster: 5 tight end options Cleveland should explore adding

Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK Questions about the depth of the tight end room still remain The Cleveland Browns are anticipated to have their most intense training camp practice to date on Thursday as the pads come back on after an off day on Wednesday. Most of the team’s original plan is still intact, although quite a few key players haven’t practiced yet due to injury. Thankfully, excep...2024
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• Chargers 90-in-90: TE Stone Smartt

Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Stone Smartt has improved steadily since joining the Chargers as a UDFA in 2022. Can he continue his positive momentum under Jim Harbaugh? The Sacaramento, California native played his prep ball at Del Oro High School in nearby city of Loomis. As a quarterback prospect, Smartt chose to take the JUCO route and signed with Riverside City...2024
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• Chargers 90-in-90: TE Zach Heins

Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Zach Heins was a dominant run blocker for South Dakota State and now looks to make that same impact with Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers. The Chargers needed some new blood in the tight end room this offseason and they made massive changes at the top by adding both Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst in free agency. While that helps quite a bit,...2024
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• Which Los Angeles Chargers UDFAs Have the Best Chance of Making the 53-Man Roster?

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports We can use guaranteed contract numbers and big board rankings to guess at which players are the most likely to make the roster. Who comes out on top? Undrafted free agents make up critical elements of any roster. Last year’s Super Bowl featured contributions from scrimmage and special teams from players like Noah Gray, Jake Brendel, Jack Cochrane, Cole Ch...2024
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• 3 storylines to follow in Chargers-Cardinals: Bolts should run wild vs. Arizona

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Chargers can stack another win on the road against a porous Cardinal run defense. After getting past another AFC West matchup this past Sunday, the Chargers now have back-to-back games against NFC teams. First up, the Bolts travel to Arizona to face the Cardinals on Monday Night Football. The following week, they’re back home hosting the Saints. The ...2024
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• Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts give Jim Harbaugh 2-0 record with arrhythmias
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• Chargers 90-in-90: TE Zach Heins
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• Which Los Angeles Chargers UDFAs Have the Best Chance of Making the 53-Man Roster?
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• Best and worst Chargers PFF grades vs. the Bills

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Khalil Mack once again was elite while Easton Stick led all offensive players in the Chargers’ loss to the Bills. The Chargers may have lost to the Bills on Saturday night but that didn’t stop the fans from coming away feeling as if they had just watched their favorite football team take a step forward. Despite being nine days removed from losing bot...2023
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• Chargers-Raiders Game Recap: Brandon Staley, Bolts embarrassed by Raiders 63-21

Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports The entire Chargers defense forgot to get off the bus as they were crushed by the Raiders 63-21 on Thursday Night Football. There just isn’t a whole lot to say about this one. The Chargers fell to the Raiders 63-21 on Thursday night in what may have been the worst defensive performance in franchise history. Actually, based just on points allowed, it was...2023
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• Favorite prop bets for Chargers vs Patriots

Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK Are we REALLY saying Quentin Johnston can’t get more than 20 yards receiving against J.C. Jackson? Here we go... for the first time this season, DraftKings Sportsbook has projected a Chargers’ game to have an over/under of less than 40 points, That speaks both to the horrid state of affairs on the Patriots offensive side of the ball, but is also a vote of con...2023
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• Favorite prop bets for Chargers vs Patriots

Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK Are we REALLY saying Quentin Johnston can’t get more than 20 yards receiving against J.C. Jackson? Here we go... for the first time this season, DraftKings Sportsbook has projected a Chargers’ game to have an over/under of less than 40 points, That speaks both to the horrid state of affairs on the Patriots offensive side of the ball, but is also a vote of con...2023
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• Chargers 20-23 Loss to Packers Showcase Everything Frustrating About The Chargers

Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Chargers outdid themselves with mistakes and poor decisions in their loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers represents everything that the Chargers fanbase has endured over the years, both good and bad. A close game that once again came down to the final drive, they could be nothing but hap...2023
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• 3 storylines to follow in Chargers-Cardinals: Bolts should run wild vs. Arizona
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• Chargers vs. Seahawks Final Recap: Offense spins wheels as Bolts fall 16-3

Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports Easton Stick threw an interception and the Chargers waited seven drives before recording a first down as the Bolts offense struggled in their 16-3 loss at home in the preseason opener. The Chargers offense sputtered from the very first drive and things didn’t start to click until the second quarter when the unit recorded their very first first down of the game...2024
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• Chargers 90-in-90: TE Stone Smartt
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• TOUCHDOWN! Stone Smartt scores first career touchdown

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Stone Smartt gets to pay dirt for the first time in his career It’s always great to see a player get a milestone achievement, and it’s particularly special watching a young player get the first touchdown of his career. We’ve had the pleasure of such moments two weeks in a row, with Quentin Johnston scoring his first touchdown last week, and tight end Sto...2023
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• Best and worst Chargers on offense/defense through the first month of the 2023 season

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Khalil Mack’s dominance over the Raiders shot him to the top of the Chargers defense. The Chargers rebounded from a rough 0-2 start to the season to get back to .500 just in time for their bye this week. The remaining schedule is a mixed bag of teams on either end of the spectrum. A lot of great teams and some not-so-good ones litter their path to the postse...2023
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• Best and worst Chargers PFF grades vs. the Raiders

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images Khalil Mack headlines a Chargers defense that made life tough all day for Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell. The Chargers were once again a mixed bag against the Raiders on Sunday. They won the game in the end, but they have yet to put both sides together in the manner many believed they could prior to the season. While it was the offense carrying the ...2023
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• Chargers-Titans Game Recap: Bolts fall to Titans 27-24 in OT, drop to 0-2

Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images Justin Herbert threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns but it wasn’t enough as the Chargers couldn’t finish yet another game. The Chargers fought and clawed until the very end for second consecutive week but the result was ultimately the same. They had the ball with the chance to win the game multiple times at the end but the offense couldn’t qui...2023
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• Chargers-Saints Recap: Stick, Bolts offense struggle against Saints in 22-17 loss

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Easton Stick played the entire game for the Chargers but couldn’t overcome two interceptions en route to a 22-17 loss to the Saints. The Chargers offense looked a lot less comfortable on Saturday night as they went up against a stingy Saints defense that possessed a lot more NFL experience when you compared respective resumes. Easton Stick completed 21-of...2023
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• Chargers 90-in-90: TE Stone Smartt
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Smartt was a seldom-used receiver as a college senior but somehow carved out a role as an undrafted rookie in 2022. The Sacaramento, California native played his prep ball at Del Oro High School in nearby city of Loomis. As a quarterback prospect, Smartt chose to take the JUCO route and signed with Riverside City Community College where enjoyed short, ...2023
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• Chargers name final 53-man roster ahead of 2023 season opener

Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports Two undrafted free agents make the Chargers’ final 53-man roster The Chargers have officially announced their initial 53-man roster. The list comes with a handful of surprises, including the additions of two undrafted free agents in running back Elijah Dotson and safety AJ Finley. For your viewing pleasure, here’s the entire 53-man roster as reported by the ...2023
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• Chargers Winners and Losers: Has Elijah Dotson usurped Larry Rountree?

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports An impressive win for the Chargers highlights some big winners, and possibly closes the door on opportunities for others The Chargers came out on top against the Rams 34-17 in their first preseason matchup of the 2023 slate. The game was highlighted by the team’s much-improved offensive performance which was led by a trio of rookies. Compared to this exact matchu...2023
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• Post-preseason Chargers 53-man roster projection

Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images UDFAs Elijah Dotson and Jerrod Clark played well this preseason, but was it enough to crack the final 53? The Chargers concluded the 2023 preseason with a 23-12 win over the 49ers in Santa Clara on Friday night. With final cuts due by this coming Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. PST, it’s time we throw out our final 53-man roster prediction. Enjoy! Quarterback (2): ...2023
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• Best and worst Chargers on offense/defense through the first month of the 2023 season
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• Chargers-Raiders Snap Counts: J.C. Jackson saw no snaps despite active status

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images The Chargers former big-money free agent was active in Week 4 but saw zero snaps on defense. The Chargers were forced to start some new faces against the Raiders due to the litany of injuries they sustained the previous Sunday against the Vikings. Those players not only played the majority of the snaps at important spots, they played well enough to hel...2023
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• Chargers-Saints Recap: Stick, Bolts offense struggle against Saints in 22-17 loss
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• Chargers 20-23 Loss to Packers Showcase Everything Frustrating About The Chargers
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• 4 position battles on the Chargers and who leads them ahead of preseason finale

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Keelan Doss has been consistent for the Chargers this preseason and may have already played his way into a roster spot. The Chargers came into the 2023 preseason with several question marks along the roster. Luckily, none of them involved starting positions, but those who serve backup roles — and sometimes even third-stringers with this franchise — usu...2023
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• Chargers-Titans Inactives: Khalil Mack active despite logging zero practices
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• Chargers-Titans Final Injury Report: Kristian Fulton doubtful for Sunday
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• Chargers-Titans Wednesday Injury Report: Khalil Mack DNP w/ groin injury
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• Browns, Chargers inactives: Joey Bosa, Denzel Ward status finalized
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• Final Browns, Chargers injury report: 2 starters out for CLE, big list for LA includes Joey Bosa
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• Browns vs. Chargers: Week 9 Need to Know
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• Browns, Chargers injury report: 3 Browns starters get worse, Chargers improve mostly
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• Browns, Chargers injury report: A lot of DNPs in first practices for Week 9

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Might be easier to list who did practice for the Browns and Chargers Before the season, the Week 9 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Chargers was assumed to be a big one. As the game has arrived, it is a big one due to the current AFC playoff picture but neither team is as good as many expected. The Browns are 2-6 but just two games b...2024
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• Chargers-Browns Wednesday Injury Report: Kristian Fulton, Will Dissly sit out to begin Browns prep

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Chargers were without starting cornerback Kristian Fulton at Wednesday’s practice ahead of date with Browns. The Chargers have dropped their first injury report of Week Nine and it’s one again a doozey. In all, 14 players grace the report: 10 who were limited and four who sat out. Your limited participants were Joey Bosa (hip), D.J. Chark (groin), Derius Da...2024
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• Chargers-Cardinals Inactives: Quentin Johnston is OUT

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Quentin Johnston and Derius Davis are both out against the Cardinals as the Chargers offense returns deep-threat D.J. Chark. The Chargers entered the weekend with a lengthy injury report and not all the players managed to get the green light for Monday night’s game against the Cardinals. First and foremeost, the Bolts will be without starting wide rece...2024
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