Chargers wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith is officially sidelined for at least a month, landing on injured reserve this Tuesday. He pulled his hamstring during Sunday’s tough loss against the Cardinals, a real gut punch for the team early in the season.
A Quick Season Interrupted
This injury stings, especially after Lambert-Smith barely got to get going. He was only on the field for two snaps, both on special teams, against Arizona before the hamstring gave out. Drafted as a fifth-round pick just last year, he showed some flashes as a rookie. He played in 10 games, pulling in five catches for 51 yards and even scoring a touchdown. Now, he’s stuck on the sidelines for a significant chunk of the early schedule.
Chargers Scramble For Depth
With Lambert-Smith out, the Chargers had to make some quick moves to fill that roster spot. They dipped into their practice squad, signing wide receiver Gary Jennings to the active roster. Jennings has been around a bit, playing one game for the Dolphins back in 2019 and more recently seeing action in the UFL. To round out the day’s adjustments, they also brought cornerback Isas Waxter onto the practice squad. It shows you the kind of scrambling teams have to do when an injury hits this early.
What’s next for the Chargers? They’re going to need Jennings to step up and prove he belongs, because early season depth is already getting tested.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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