The Chargers are making moves in the secondary, elevating cornerback Isas Waxter just days before their Week 2 clash against the Raiders. This scramble comes right after the team announced Elijah Molden is out with a hamstring injury, leaving a serious gap to fill.
Molden’s Hamstring Puts Secondary on Notice
This is a tough blow, no doubt. Molden, who racked up five tackles in that Week 1 loss to the Cardinals, is now sidelined. It’s a brutal break for the secondary, especially with the Raiders looming on Sunday. That’s immediate pressure on everyone else back there to step up.
Practice Squad Grind Pays Off for Waxter
So, who steps in? It’s Isas Waxter, called up from the practice squad to suit up against Las Vegas. He’s been with the Chargers’ practice squad since the start of the month, but his time with the organization stretches back further. Waxter signed a futures contract in January 2026, spent the entire offseason in Los Angeles, and has been with the Chargers’ organization since September 2025, mostly putting in the work on the practice squad. Talk about grinding it out! At Villanova, he earned second-team All-CAA honors in his final season, starting 13 games and piling up 26 tackles, four tackles for loss, three interceptions, and eight pass breakups. While he may be used as a depth piece, for Sunday, he’s a crucial part of the puzzle.
Sunday’s game against the Raiders just got a whole lot more intense for the Chargers’ secondary. With Molden out and Waxter stepping up from the practice squad, every eye will be on how this defense responds in Week 2. This matchup is going to tell us a lot about their resilience.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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