Ladd McConkey Was a Ghost Against Our Hawks, And Jim Harbaugh Said What About His “Emergency Situation”?

Ladd McConkey wasn’t on the inactive list for the Chargers’ Sunday loss to the Broncos in Week 5, but let me tell you, the guy never even stepped on the field. This isn’t just a minor blip for the Chargers either, because their head coach Jim Harbaugh dropped a quote about McConkey’s status that makes you wonder what’s really going on down south.

Harbaugh’s “Emergency” Call After Our Hawks Shut Him Down

McConkey missed practice all last week, battling a foot injury, and was listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report. That report was a long one, with six other players already ruled out before Sunday’s game even started. They also deactivated cornerback Rodney Shelley, who was also questionable for the game. But McConkey was a whole different animal, according to Harbaugh. The coach said the team flat out “did not want the wideout on the field unless extreme circumstances demanded it.” Via the team’s website, Harbaugh stated, “He was an emergency situation. We did not want to put him in.”

An “emergency situation?” That’s a pretty heavy label, especially considering what went down just the week before. This is all after McConkey played a limited role in Week 4 and went without a single catch in their loss to our very own Seahawks. Yeah, you heard that right. Our Hawks completely stifled him.

What’s Next for McConkey After That Week 4 Seahawks Washout?

For the season, McConkey has put up 12 catches for 183 yards and a single touchdown. Not exactly setting the world on fire, especially after our defense had its way with him. So, with this “emergency situation” in the rearview, what’s next for the Chargers’ wideout?

Harbaugh indicated that it’s possible McConkey will be “working back in” for this week’s game when the Chargers face the Chiefs. After what our Hawks did to him in Week 4, you gotta wonder how quickly he’ll actually be back to full speed, if he even gets on the field. We’ll be watching!

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.