Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey was a full participant in practice on Thursday, October 29. This is a big step for the young player, who has been battling injuries all season.
McConkey’s Tough Road Back to the Field
McConkey has been facing a “variety of injuries” since the very first game of the season, and more recently, he has been in concussion protocol. Seeing him back as a full participant in practice is definitely a positive sign. The hope is that he clears that concussion protocol in time for their next game. It sounds like he could be “relatively healthy” for the Week 8 matchup.
One Player Won’t Fix Everything for the Chargers
While McConkey’s return is good news for his personal health, it’s not a magic bullet for the Chargers’ struggles. The team’s offense has been having a tough time all year, explicitly “struggling to find a rhythm,” according to reports. McConkey, when healthy, can slot in as a WR3, which adds some depth, but it doesn’t solve the larger offensive issues the team is facing. Getting him back on the field is a piece of the puzzle, but the whole picture is still looking a bit out of sync.
The Chargers are set to face the Los Angeles Rams in their Week 8 contest. With McConkey potentially returning, the Chargers desperately need to find that rhythm they have been missing all season if they want to get their offense moving.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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