The Los Angeles Chargers are staring down a mountain this week, with a staggering 14 players hitting their first injury report for the Buffalo Bills game. This isn’t just a handful of guys, folks, this is nearly a third of their active roster dealing with something as they prepare for a tough Week 3 matchup.
Eight Players Miss Or Are Managing Injuries
Things aren’t looking great out in Inglewood. Khalil Mack and Derwin James, two huge veterans, both received veteran days off. But let’s not forget James is also dealing with a fractured pinky finger, though the plan is for him to wear a cast for the rest of the regular season. Aside from those two, six other key players completely sat out Wednesday’s practice. That’s guard Kayode Awosika with a fibula issue, tight end Charlie Kolar with a forearm injury, safety Elijah Molden dealing with a hamstring, offensive lineman Trey Pipkins out with a knee problem, wide receiver Brenen Thompson nursing a quadricep, and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson also sidelined by a hamstring. That’s a brutal list of starters and rotational guys.
Limited Action For Key Contributors
It doesn’t stop there, either. Four more players logged only a limited practice session on Wednesday. Edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu is battling a hamstring. Cornerback Rodney Shelley is also dealing with a hamstring issue. Guard Cole Strange has a pectoral injury, and tackle Rashawn Slater is working through a groin problem. Having those guys limited, especially on the offensive and defensive lines, is a massive concern as they prep for the Bills. On the brighter side, cornerback Deane Leonard (abdomen) and wideout Ladd McConkey (rib) were both full participants, which is at least some good news in a sea of bad.
The Chargers are heading into Week 3 against Buffalo with a seriously compromised squad. They’ll need everyone healthy and firing on all cylinders to compete, but this early injury report shows they’ve got their work cut out for them. It’s going to be a real test of their depth and coaching staff to navigate these next few days before Sunday’s game.
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Originally reported by Bolts from the Blue.
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