Los Angeles Chargers Injuries

Biadasz's placement on injured reserve means the 2020 fourth-rounder will be sidelined for the entire 2026 season. He suffered multiple injuries to his left knee -- including his ACL -- during Tuesday's training camp practice. There was initial optimism that he would be available toward the tail end of the regular season, but Biadasz will now shift his focus toward being fully healthy for the 2027 campaign. Jake Slaughter figures to serve as the Chargers' starting center moving forward.

Matlock caught both of his targets for five yards during the preseason, but he appears to have suffered an undisclosed injury at some point along the way. The fullback will now be sidelined for at least four contests to open the 2026 campaign, and the earliest he could make his regular-season debut is in Week 5 against the Broncos on Oct. 11.

Taylor will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the season before he's eligible to return due to an undisclosed injury. The rookie sixth-round pick should serve as a depth tackle once healthy.

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Campbell exited Thursday's practice with a significant leg injury. The wide receiver was placed on waivers Sunday and went unclaimed. Campbell will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Lambert-Smith suffered a significant hamstring injury during the Chargers' Week 1 loss against the Cardinals, warranting a stint on the IR. As such, the second-year pro will be required to miss at least the next four games and is eligible to return for Week 6 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 18, though he may need more time to recover. Gary Jennings was signed to the Chargers' 53-man roster in a corresponding move.

Molden sustained a hamstring injury during the Chargers' regular-season opener versus the Cardinals, and he'll have to sit out at least one game as he recovers. In his absence, veteran Tony Jefferson could start at safety next to Derwin James in Week 2.

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Pipkins missed every practice of Week 2 prep due to the knee injury. Pipkins' absence Sunday will leave the Chargers' offensive line a bit thinner on depth against a talented Raiders front seven.

Leonard sat out Week 1 with an abdominal injury, but he was able to return to practice in a limited capacity during the week, at least giving him a chance to suit up in Week 2. With that said, if he is sidelined again Sunday, it could mean a small increase in work for undrafted rookie Rodney Shelley.

Rogers logged 26 total snaps in the contest. The cornerback spent most of his reps defensively, contributing to 38 percent of the team's defensive efforts. The Rutgers product has already progressed further than in his rookie year, when he suffered a season-ending injury during the Chargers' second preseason game of the season against the Saints on Aug. 10.

Reed logged 34 total snaps in the contest. The cornerback played 49 percent of the defensive snaps, logging valuable slot reps in preparation for a scenario in which Tarheeb Still cannot suit up.

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The linebacker played 22 defensive snaps in the contest, 42 percent of the Chargers' defensive total. Thursday was Colson's first performance back from season-ending shoulder surgery he received during the 2025 preseason. The 2024 third-rounder is set to be a key depth piece for the Chargers' linebacker corps in the upcoming campaign.

Slater returns to practice for the first time since suffering an unknown injury in early August. The premier left tackle missed the entire 2025 season due to a kneecap injury he suffered in August of 2025. Slater's return, even in a limited capacity, is a good sign for the Chargers' starting offensive line heading into the Week 1 matchup with the Cardinals.

Dicker went 1-of-2 on field goals and made his lone extra-point attempt in Thursday's preseason finale, but he apparently was not 100 percent during the game, with Harbaugh noting punter JK Scott would have attempted a field goal at the end of the game had an opportunity arose. Dicker's status is left uncertain for the time being, but as things stand it appears more likely than not he will be ready for what could be a high-scoring Week 1 matchup with the Cardinals.

After six straight missed practices, Mitchell's return is a positive step for his Week 1 outlook against the Cardinals. When healthy, Mitchell is expected to serve in a sort-of lightning role to Omarion Hampton's thunder out of the backfield. Mitchell may not be immediately usable in fantasy leagues as a starter, but he's one of the higher-upside bench stashes to see what his role is under new OC Mike McDaniel, who personally campaigned for Mitchell's signing in Los Angeles.

Thompson has returned to practice after missing the last two weeks with an undisclosed issue. It remains to be seen how the rest of Thompson's practice week will unfold, but there is a chance the fourth-round rookie could suit up for Sunday's opener against the Cardinals.

Davis appears to have been injured on Justin Herbert's fourth-quarter interception as safety Andrew Wingard crushed him in the process of catching the ball. The wide receiver's status for next Sunday's game against the Raiders will depend on his practice participation throughout Week 2.

After sitting out practice the first two days of the week, McConkey was able to sneak in a limited session Friday, and while the report notes a final decision will not be made until later Sunday, it appears McConkey will give it a go in Week 2.

Harris will end up not playing a single preseason game, missing the last two while working through an undisclosed injury. Despite the lack of playing time, there's no indication that the 2025 second-rounder is in jeopardy of missing the Chargers' regular-season opener against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 13. Following the departure of Keenan Allen, Harris figures to serve as the Chargers' WR3 this season behind Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.

After sitting out practice the first two days of the week, McConkey was able to sneak in a limited session Friday, and while the report notes a final decision will not be made until later Sunday, it appears McConkey will give it a go in Week 2.

Leonard sat out Week 1 with an abdominal injury, but he was able to return to practice in a limited capacity during the week, at least giving him a chance to suit up in Week 2. With that said, if he is sidelined again Sunday, it could mean a small increase in work for undrafted rookie Rodney Shelley.

Molden sustained a hamstring injury during the Chargers' regular-season opener versus the Cardinals, and he'll have to sit out at least one game as he recovers. In his absence, veteran Tony Jefferson could start at safety next to Derwin James in Week 2.

Pipkins missed every practice of Week 2 prep due to the knee injury. Pipkins' absence Sunday will leave the Chargers' offensive line a bit thinner on depth against a talented Raiders front seven.

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Molden tweaked his hamstring during the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals this past Sunday, finishing the game with five tackles (three solo). He'll have two more chances to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of the Chargers' Week 2 tilt against the Raiders this Sunday. Rookie fourth-rounder Genesis Smith and veteran Tony Jefferson would be the top candidates to start at safety alongside Derwin James if Molden is not cleared to play against Las Vegas.

McConkey is in recovery mode after taking a huge hit from a Cardinals defender during this past Sunday's Week 1 loss. Initially deemed to have a chest injury, the issue was clarified as to his ribs Monday, at which point coach Jim Harbaugh called McConkey day-to-day. McConkey now has a baseline set as the Chargers kick off Week 2 prep, meaning he likely will need to mix into drills Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to be available Sunday against the Raiders.

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Lambert-Smith suffered a significant hamstring injury during the Chargers' Week 1 loss against the Cardinals, warranting a stint on the IR. As such, the second-year pro will be required to miss at least the next four games and is eligible to return for Week 6 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 18, though he may need more time to recover. Gary Jennings was signed to the Chargers' 53-man roster in a corresponding move.

Davis appears to have been injured on Justin Herbert's fourth-quarter interception as safety Andrew Wingard crushed him in the process of catching the ball. The wide receiver's status for next Sunday's game against the Raiders will depend on his practice participation throughout Week 2.

Molden exited the third quarter of last Sunday's contest with a hamstring injury and is now day-to-day as he deals with the issue. If the starting free safety cannot participate in multiple limited practices or full practices throughout Week 2, he will likely not be able to suit up for next Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Lambert-Smith exited the second half of last Sunday's contest with a significant hamstring injury. The wide receiver will likely miss multiple weeks due to the issue. The Chargers will need to look for some practice squad elevations at wide receiver with Lambert-Smith out and Derius Davis (undisclosed) also dealing with an injury. No. 1 wide receiver Ladd McConkey (ribs) is also dealing with an injury, leaving the team even thinner at the position.

McConkey delivered a 5-82-1 line on seven targets before exiting late in the third quarter of Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Cardinals due to what the Chargers initially referred to as a chest injury. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network clarified earlier Monday that McConkey is instead recovering from a rib issue, and the wideout was set to undergo further testing. While Harbaugh didn't elaborate on what medical testing revealed, McConkey appears to have avoided anything significant. That said, McConkey's status for Week 2 appears to be in flux at the moment, and his activity in practices Wednesday through Friday likely will be the determining factor in whether or not he suits up Sunday.

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Thompson has returned to practice after missing the last two weeks with an undisclosed issue. It remains to be seen how the rest of Thompson's practice week will unfold, but there is a chance the fourth-round rookie could suit up for Sunday's opener against the Cardinals.

After six straight missed practices, Mitchell's return is a positive step for his Week 1 outlook against the Cardinals. When healthy, Mitchell is expected to serve in a sort-of lightning role to Omarion Hampton's thunder out of the backfield. Mitchell may not be immediately usable in fantasy leagues as a starter, but he's one of the higher-upside bench stashes to see what his role is under new OC Mike McDaniel, who personally campaigned for Mitchell's signing in Los Angeles.

It's not yet clear what type of issue Perryman is dealing with, but he'll need to sit out at least the first four games of the regular season. The veteran linebacker started all 10 of the regular-season games in which he appeared and Los Angeles' sole postseason contest last year, and he has been slated for a big role again during the upcoming campaign. During Perryman's absence, Troy Dye is likely to step into a bigger role at linebacker.

Campbell exited Thursday's practice with a significant leg injury. The wide receiver was placed on waivers Sunday and went unclaimed. Campbell will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

The undrafted free agent out of Oregon tore the ACL in his left knee on Jan. 9. World will now need to miss at least the first four games of the regular season on the reserve/NFI list before he is eligible to return to the active roster.

Matlock caught both of his targets for five yards during the preseason, but he appears to have suffered an undisclosed injury at some point along the way. The fullback will now be sidelined for at least four contests to open the 2026 campaign, and the earliest he could make his regular-season debut is in Week 5 against the Broncos on Oct. 11.

Taylor will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the season before he's eligible to return due to an undisclosed injury. The rookie sixth-round pick should serve as a depth tackle once healthy.

Dicker went 1-of-2 on field goals and made his lone extra-point attempt in Thursday's preseason finale, but he apparently was not 100 percent during the game, with Harbaugh noting punter JK Scott would have attempted a field goal at the end of the game had an opportunity arose. Dicker's status is left uncertain for the time being, but as things stand it appears more likely than not he will be ready for what could be a high-scoring Week 1 matchup with the Cardinals.

Mitchell experienced a setback for an unspecified injury in practice earlier in the week, so his absence from Thursday's preseason finale was likely a precautionary move. The nature and severity of Mitchell's injury is not clear, but there's been no indication that he's in danger of missing the Chargers' Week 1 clash against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 13. The fourth-year pro inked a two-year contract with the Chargers in March after spending the first three years of his NFL career with the Ravens. He's expected to work in rotation with Kimani Vidal behind starting running back Omarion Hampton.

Harris will end up not playing a single preseason game, missing the last two while working through an undisclosed injury. Despite the lack of playing time, there's no indication that the 2025 second-rounder is in jeopardy of missing the Chargers' regular-season opener against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 13. Following the departure of Keenan Allen, Harris figures to serve as the Chargers' WR3 this season behind Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.

Thompson was sporting a non-contact jersey during Sunday's session, but it's a positive sign after he was held out of Saturday's practice due to an unspecified injury. The rookie fourth-rounder is battling for a rotational spot in the Chargers' offense, and he'll look to make his case for regular playing time in Thursday's preseason finale against the Rams. Thompson has caught three passes on eight targets for 39 yards through two preseason games, adding one punt return for 12 yards.

Biadasz's placement on injured reserve means the 2020 fourth-rounder will be sidelined for the entire 2026 season. He suffered multiple injuries to his left knee -- including his ACL -- during Tuesday's training camp practice. There was initial optimism that he would be available toward the tail end of the regular season, but Biadasz will now shift his focus toward being fully healthy for the 2027 campaign. Jake Slaughter figures to serve as the Chargers' starting center moving forward.

Slater returns to practice for the first time since suffering an unknown injury in early August. The premier left tackle missed the entire 2025 season due to a kneecap injury he suffered in August of 2025. Slater's return, even in a limited capacity, is a good sign for the Chargers' starting offensive line heading into the Week 1 matchup with the Cardinals.

Rogers logged 26 total snaps in the contest. The cornerback spent most of his reps defensively, contributing to 38 percent of the team's defensive efforts. The Rutgers product has already progressed further than in his rookie year, when he suffered a season-ending injury during the Chargers' second preseason game of the season against the Saints on Aug. 10.

The linebacker played 22 defensive snaps in the contest, 42 percent of the Chargers' defensive total. Thursday was Colson's first performance back from season-ending shoulder surgery he received during the 2025 preseason. The 2024 third-rounder is set to be a key depth piece for the Chargers' linebacker corps in the upcoming campaign.

Reed logged 34 total snaps in the contest. The cornerback played 49 percent of the defensive snaps, logging valuable slot reps in preparation for a scenario in which Tarheeb Still cannot suit up.

World tore the ACL in his left knee while playing for Oregon in the Peach Bowl against Indiana on Jan. 9. He then went undrafted in April before signing with the Chargers as a free agent. Given the nature of World's injury, there's a strong chance that he won't be ready for the beginning of the regular season, and he could potentially miss most or all of the upcoming campaign.