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InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Ladd McConkey, dealing with a cracked rib, is expected to play vs. the Raiders and may wear a flak jacket if he does.

Injury: cracked rib
Status: practiced Friday and has improved more steadily than anticipated
Game: vs. the Raiders
Equipment: expected to be wearing a flak jacket if he plays

Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Los Angeles Chargers Las Vegas Raiders

Earlier reports on this story

InjuryWeek 2Questionable
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey did not practice for the second straight day due to a rib injury, making it unlikely he will be available for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders.
Player
Ladd McConkey
Team
Chargers
Injury
rib injury
Practice Status
did not practice for the second straight day
Opponent
Raiders
Likelihood
unlikely he will be available for Sunday's game
Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Los Angeles Chargers Las Vegas Raiders
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026, 6:18 PM EDT
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