DJ Chark
28-Year-Old
IR-R
Injury Hip
Est. Return 10/21/2024
2024 Receiving Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Chark tied a career high with 15 appearances last season, after missing 22 games from 2020 to 2022. Not much else went right for him, with 35.0 yards per game being his worst average since his 2018 rookie season. Chark was only partly to blame, of course, as the Panthers offense was a complete disaster and coach Frank Reich insisted on putting overmatched rookie wideout Jonathan Mingo in a near-every-down role. Chark should be in a better situation this year, joining his fourth team in as many seasons, though his 2019 breakout in Jacksonville (73-1,008-8) is a distant memory that's vastly outweighed by the slew of ensuing mediocre seasons. While not assured of a starting role, Chark does at least have a decent chance at one after the Chargers got rid of WRs Mike Williams and Keenan Allen this offseason. The 27-year-old figures to compete for playing time with Joshua Palmer, 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston and 2024 second-rounder Ladd McConkey, in an offense directed by former Ravens coordinator Greg Roman. Read Past Outlooks
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In line to return to practice
The Chargers plan to open Chark's (hip) 21-day practice window Wednesday,Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Chark landed on IR in advance of Week 1 action, but the wideout is now inching closer to a return to action. It remains to be seen if he'll be activated for Monday's game against the Cardinals, but once Chark returns to the lineup, he have an opportunity to claim a role in a Chargers WR corps currently that's led by Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey.
Chark landed on IR in advance of Week 1 action, but the wideout is now inching closer to a return to action. It remains to be seen if he'll be activated for Monday's game against the Cardinals, but once Chark returns to the lineup, he have an opportunity to claim a role in a Chargers WR corps currently that's led by Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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@ Cardinals
Monday, Oct 21st at 9:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
102.0
Cornerbacks
103.9
Safeties
136.7
Linebackers
74.8
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Measurables Review
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How do DJ Chark's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 3"Weight
200 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.34 secVertical Jump
40.0 inBroad Jump
129 inBench Press
16 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
32.38 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Chark has missed 22 of 50 games since breaking out in his second season (2019) for 1,008 receiving yards and eight TDs. He was stuck in terrible Jacksonville offenses until last year, and while the move to Detroit somewhat rejuvenated his career, Chark missed six games in October/November and didn't return to the starting lineup until Week 12. But he came on strong down the stretch as a big-play threat, averaging 3.3 catches for 57.7 yards on 4.7 targets in the final seven games (two TDs). It was enough to land a one-year contract with significant guarantees for a second consecutive offseason, though the 2018 second-rounder settled for $5 million from Carolina after getting twice that from Detroit a year earlier. Chark joins Adam Thielen, Terrace Marshall and second-round pick Jonathan Mingo at wide receiver in a new-look Panthers offense led by coach Frank Reich and rookie QB Bryce Young. Thielen is a possession receiver and Chark is the best of the potential field-stretchers, which should bode well for his target volume, assuming Young develops. Chark underwent offseason ankle surgery but is expected to be ready for training camp.
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Won't return to practice Wednesday
Head coach Jim Harbaugh said that he doesn't expect the Chargers to open Chark's (hip) 21-day practice window Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Approaching return to practice
Chark (hip) is on track to return to practice this coming week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Added to IR
Chark (hip) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
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Won't play Sunday
Chark (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Raiders.
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Not suited up for practice Friday
Chark (hip) is watching Friday's practice in street clothes, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Questionable for Week 1
Chark is at risk of missing the Chargers' Week 1 matchup against the Raiders due to a hip injury, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Chark, the only current Chargers receiver who has a 1,000-yard season on his NFL resume, missed practices Monday and Wednesday due to the issue. The speedster's career has been stuck in neutral for the last three seasons partly due to injuries, but when healthy, he's expected to add a veteran downfield dimension to the Chargers' revamped air attack this season.
Chark, the only current Chargers receiver who has a 1,000-yard season on his NFL resume, missed practices Monday and Wednesday due to the issue. The speedster's career has been stuck in neutral for the last three seasons partly due to injuries, but when healthy, he's expected to add a veteran downfield dimension to the Chargers' revamped air attack this season.