The Chargers’ injury report for Week 4 against our Seahawks is a mess, and that’s putting it lightly. Four crucial starters, including wide receiver Ladd McConkey and safety Derwin James, are listed as questionable, casting a serious shadow over their trip to Lumen Field this Sunday. This is just Week 4, and LA is already struggling to keep key guys healthy.
Four Chargers Starters Are Questionable, And Our Hawks Defense Is Smiling
Let’s talk about the questionable list, because it is stacked. Wide receiver Ladd McConkey, who sat out Thursday’s practice with a foot injury, reportedly returned to practice on Friday. But get this, ESPN’s Kris Rhim reported McConkey didn’t even run routes or warm up with the other receivers during the media-open portion. That’s not exactly a vote of confidence, and it means our secondary, led by Coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme, might face less pressure.
Then there’s star safety Derwin James. He played with a fractured pinky against the Bills, but told reporters he would not wear a cast against the Seahawks. Whether he’s in or not, a fractured pinky is still a fractured pinky, and that’s gotta impact his game. Fellow starting safety Elijah Molden also missed the last two games, but he did return to practice this week. And cornerback Donte Jackson, who got a concussion against the Bills, missed Wednesday’s practice before coming back limited on Thursday and Friday. Oh, and Trey Lance is also listed as questionable. That’s a lot of key defensive backs and a starting receiver potentially playing at less than 100 percent or sitting out entirely. What a break for Sam Darnold and our receiving corps of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp!
Another Blow For LA: More Starters OUT For Sunday
It doesn’t stop with the questionable tags. The Chargers are also going to be without offensive guard Kayode Awosika, tight end Charlie Kolar, and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson, all of whom are set to miss their second consecutive games after picking up injuries against the Raiders. Kolar, specifically, underwent surgery to repair a broken forearm and just returned to practice for the first time on Friday. They’re also without Brenen Thompson. Missing an offensive guard and a defensive tackle for a second straight week just screams depth problems, and that’s something our defensive line can absolutely exploit. This early in the season, you don’t want to see opponents already this banged up.
Our Seahawks are gearing up to host the Chargers at Lumen Field this Sunday. With their opponent limping into town and missing so many key pieces, this is a massive chance for Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the entire team to make a statement and rack up an important early-season W. Let’s get loud, 12s!
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Originally reported by Bolts from the Blue.
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