Ladd McConkey didn’t practice again for the Chargers, missing his second consecutive day of work. This rib injury is a real gut punch for their offense, especially since he’s been working off to the side with trainers just like he did on Wednesday. All signs point to him being unavailable this week, and the timing couldn’t be worse with their schedule kicking into high gear difficulty-wise starting in Week Three.
Chargers’ Injury Woes Run Deep, But Some Good News Emerges
It’s not just McConkey causing headaches in Inglewood. Offensive lineman Trey Pipkins and safety Elijah Molden also missed their second straight practice, which is never a great sign this early in the season. Cornerback Deane Leonard was limited for the second consecutive practice, battling whatever’s holding him back. However, there’s a small bright spot on the defensive line, with Teair Tart progressing from a “did not participate” on Wednesday to a “limited” participant on Thursday due to an ankle injury. It’s not full strength, but any progress is good progress.
Rest Days Mix With Real Concerns Ahead of Vegas Clash
Edge rusher Bud Dupree landed on the injury report, but thankfully that was just a veteran’s rest day, not a new injury to worry about. Veteran defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson is a bit more of a mixed bag; he was limited with a hamstring injury on Wednesday, then a DNP on Thursday, also due to a veteran’s rest day. We’ll have to keep an eye on Friday’s report to see if that hamstring is actually clearing up or if it’s still a real concern lurking under the surface. The Chargers are facing the Las Vegas Raiders for Week 2, and they’ll need all hands on deck to get a win before that “ramping up in difficulty” schedule slams into them in Week Three.
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Originally reported by Bolts from the Blue.
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