Man, the Chargers are dealing with some real pain right now. They just dropped their injury report, and it’s a gut punch: four players are totally out, and five more are questionable for their next game, including massive names like safety Derwin James Jr. and quarterback Trey Lance.
The Question Mark Crew: Big Names Limping Into The Weekend
When you’ve got five starters with a big question mark hanging over them, you know you’re in trouble. Safety Derwin James Jr. is battling a hamstring issue that limited him in practice Friday. Then there’s quarterback Trey Lance, dealing with a groin problem. We saw him active for the Week 3 game even after being questionable then, so maybe there’s a chance, but it’s not ideal when DJ Uiagalelei is the next guy up. Wide receiver Ladd McConkey’s got a foot injury that also kept him limited on Friday, which is never a good sign for a pass-catcher.
It doesn’t stop there. Safety Elijah Molden’s got a hamstring issue that put him on the limited list for Friday, and cornerback Donte Jackson is in concussion protocol. Jackson was a full participant Friday, which is a positive sign, but you never want a concussion on the report. That’s a lot of key defensive pieces potentially sidelined or playing hurt.
Four Guys Officially OUT: The Depth Is Getting Tested
As if the questionable list wasn’t enough, four Chargers are officially ruled out. Left guard Kayode Awosika is out with a fibula injury, which is brutal for the offensive line. Tight end Charlie Kolar’s dealing with a forearm issue, taking away another pass-catching option. Wide receiver Brenen Thompson is sidelined with a quadriceps injury, thinning out the receiver room even more. And to top it off, defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson is out with a hamstring. That’s a lot of critical positions missing major contributors.
Talk about a roster that’s getting absolutely hammered by injuries early in the season. You can feel the frustration knowing so many key players are either out or hobbled.
One Bit of Good News Amidst The Carnage
Okay, it’s not all doom and gloom. There’s one small bright spot on this otherwise grim injury report: running back Keaton Mitchell. This guy was seen in a walking boot earlier in the week, and everyone was probably holding their breath. But he was a full participant in Friday’s practice and has no injury designation for the game. That’s a huge relief, getting a key backfield piece cleared when so many others are falling like dominoes. Still, with so many starters either out or questionable, this team is going to have to dig deep to pull off a win. The coaches have some serious scheming to do to cover all these holes, and the rest of the guys have to step up big time.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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