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TransactionWeek 8Injured reserveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Chargers placed S Derwin James Jr on injured reserve.
Player
Derwin James Jr
Position
S
2 more facts on the full report
Derwin James Jr.DB, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 31, 2026
InjuryWeek 8Injured reserve
Chargers safety Derwin James had a hamstring setback and could be placed on injured reserve.
Injury
hamstring
Last played
Sept. 27
2 more facts on the full report
Derwin James Jr.DB, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
CoachingWeek 8
Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh confirms Mike McDaniel will continue calling plays.
Role
offensive coordinator
Status
will continue to call plays
Los Angeles Chargers
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 28, 2026
CoachingWeek 6
Harbaugh says Chargers will address offensive issues and evaluate everything, including play-calling responsibilities.
Coach
Harbaugh
Statement
We have to address everything guys and especially offensively. We're not scoring
2 more facts on the full report
Los Angeles Chargers
@AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 6
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is being evaluated for a head injury.
Injury
head injury
Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026
TransactionWeek 6
Chargers activated KeAndre Lambert-Smith from injured reserve/Designated for Return and released Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
Activated
KeAndre Lambert-Smith from injured reserve/Designated for Return
Released
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR, LAC Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR, PIT 1 more
InjuryWeek 6ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Ladd McConkey has no injury designation for Chargers-Chiefs Week 6 game. Multiple Chargers players listed as Questionable, Doubtful, or Out.
No Designation
Ladd McConkey
Questionable
Jamaree Caldwell, Daiyan Henley, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Brenen Thompson, Dalvin
3 more facts on the full report
InjuryWeek 6Out
Chargers ruled out Joe Alt, Kayode Awosika, Bud Dupree, Tre' Harris, Donte Jackson and Derwin James for Sunday's game.
Ruled Out
Joe Alt, Kayode Awosika, Bud Dupree, Tre' Harris, Donte Jackson and Derwin James
Game
Sunday
Joe AltOL, LAC Bud DupreeDL, LAC 5 more
TransactionWeek 6Signed
Chargers signed QB Jake Browning to their practice squad.
Signed with
Chargers
Position
QB
1 more fact on the full report
Jake BrowningQB, LAC Cincinnati Bengals
NewsWeek 6
Chargers have not debated trading Justin Herbert, per reports.
Player
Justin Herbert
Team
Chargers
1 more fact on the full report
Justin HerbertQB, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
InjuryWeek 5Questionable
Chargers WR Tre' Harris is questionable to return today due to a hamstring injury.
Injury
hamstring injury
Status
questionable to return
Tre' HarrisWR, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
@AdamSchefter on X,
Depth chartWeek 5ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is active but not expected to play meaningful snaps.
Status
active
Expected Role
not expected to play meaningful snaps
Ladd McConkey
InjuryWeek 5Doubtful
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey, questionable with a foot injury, is not expected to play vs. the Broncos.
Player
Ladd McConkey
Team
Chargers
4 more facts on the full report
Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Denver Broncos
TransactionWeek 5Injured reserve
Chargers activated Scott Matlock and Branson Taylor from injured reserve, placed Trey Lance and Trevor Penning on injured reserve.
Activated
Scott Matlock and Branson Taylor
Placed on IR
Trey Lance and Trevor Penning
1 more fact on the full report
Scott MatlockDL, LAC Branson Taylor
InjuryWeek 5OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Chargers ruled out WR Quentin Johnston, OT Joe Alt and S Derwin James, amongst others.
Ruled Out
Quentin Johnston, Joe Alt, Derwin James, amongst others
Quentin JohnstonWR, LAC Derwin James Jr.
InjuryWeek 5Injured reserve
Chargers OT Rashawn Slater undergoes successful ankle surgery for high-ankle sprain, placed on Injured Reserve.
Injury
high-ankle sprain
Procedure
tight-rope procedure
2 more facts on the full report
Rashawn SlaterOL, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
InjuryWeek 5
Chargers starting WR Ladd McConkey did not practice.
Player
Ladd McConkey
Team
Chargers
3 more facts on the full report
Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
InjuryWeek 5Out
Chargers Pro Bowl OT Joe Alt expected to miss Sunday's game against Broncos with neck injury.
Injury
neck injury
Injured
last week at Seattle
2 more facts on the full report
Joe AltOL, LAC Denver Broncos
InjuryWeek 4Out
Chargers Pro Bowl OT Rashawn Slater believed to have suffered high-ankle sprain based on initial exams.
Injury
high-ankle sprain
Status
believed to have suffered based on initial exams
2 more facts on the full report
Rashawn SlaterOL, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
CoachingWeek 4
Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said OC Mike McDaniel's job is not in jeopardy.
HC Statement
Mike McDaniel's job is not in jeopardy
Team
Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026
PerformanceWeek 4ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is active; S Derwin James is inactive due to hamstring injury.
Player
Ladd McConkey
Status
active
3 more facts on the full report
Ladd McConkey
InjuryWeek 4Out
Chargers S Derwin James is inactive today due to a hamstring injury.
Injury
hamstring injury
Status
inactive today
Derwin James Jr.DB, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
@AdamSchefter on X,
PerformanceWeek 4
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has recorded 100+ receiving yards and a touchdown in each of Seattle's first three games, and could tie Randy Moss' Super Bowl-era record with another performance like today vs. the Chargers.
Streak
100+ receiving yards and a touchdown in each of Seattle's first three games
Record in reach
Randy Moss' Super Bowl-era record of four straight games to start a season, set
1 more fact on the full report
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR, SEA Los Angeles Chargers
InjuryWeek 4Active
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is likely to play today after battling a foot injury all week.
Injury
foot injury
Recent Injury
rib injury
2 more facts on the full report
Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
TransactionWeek 4
Chargers elevated tight end Patrick Herbert for the second straight week.
Player
Patrick Herbert
Team
Chargers
3 more facts on the full report
Patrick HerbertTE, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
InjuryWeek 4Out
Seahawks RB Jadarian Price ruled out for Sunday game against Chargers after re-aggravating chest injury Wednesday.
Player
Jadarian Price
Team
Seahawks
4 more facts on the full report
Jadarian PriceRB, SEA Emanuel Wilson
InjuryWeek 3Questionable
D.J. Moore, listed as questionable for today due to a shoulder injury, is expected to play vs. the Chargers.
Player
D.J. Moore
Team
Bills
3 more facts on the full report
A.J. MooreDB Buffalo Bills
TransactionWeek 3Signed
Patrick Herbert elevated off practice squad, making NFL debut with Chargers against Buffalo alongside brother Justin Herbert.
Player
Patrick Herbert
Team
Chargers
3 more facts on the full report
Patrick HerbertTE, LAC Justin Herbert
TransactionWeek 3
Chargers placed Trey Pipkins III on injured reserve, signed DJ Uiagalelei to their active roster and elevated Patrick Herbert to their active roster.
Placed on IR
Trey Pipkins III
Signed
DJ Uiagalelei to active roster
1 more fact on the full report
Trey Pipkins IIIOL, LAC DJ Uiagalelei
TransactionWeek 3Injured reserveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Chargers placed David Njoku on injured reserve and signed Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Spencer Triplett.
Placed on IR
David Njoku
Signed to active roster
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
1 more fact on the full report
David Njoku

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Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 17, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Brenen ThompsonWR, LAC 12 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 16, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 16, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 14, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 13, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

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WR, LAC

Los Angeles Chargers

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 11, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 5 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Penix and Deebo

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 11, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 5 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Penix and Deebo

OL, LAC

3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 10, 2026

DB, LAC

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 9, 2026

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 9, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 7, 2026

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 7, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

WR, LAC

Derwin James Jr.DB, LAC

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 4, 2026

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Oct 4, 2026

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 4, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 4, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 3, 2026

RB, SEA

3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 2, 2026

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

QB, LAC

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 27, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

QB, LAC

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 26, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

TE, LAC

Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR, PIT

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 23, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down