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Stone Smartt
Ascends to top of depth chart
Smartt is expected to work as the top tight end for the Chargers in Week 15 against the Buccaneers, as Will Dissly has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury.
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Justin Herbert
Sheds injury tag ahead of Sunday
Herbert, who suffered a left ankle sprain and thigh contusion in the Week 14 loss to the Chiefs, is off the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Khris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Herbert
Dealing with another ankle sprain
Herbert, who dealt with a right high-ankle sprain earlier this season, emerged from Sunday's loss to the Chiefs with a sprained left ankle and a thigh contusion, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Herbert
Closing in on Manning's record
Herbert's 147 passing yards in the Chargers' 17-13 Week 13 win over the Falcons brought his career total up to 19,774, surpassing Jameis Winston for second-most by a player in their first five regular seasons, NFL.com researcher Dante Koplowitz-Fleming reports.
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Hassan Haskins
More backfield snaps on tap
Haskins is expected to serve in a rotational role in the Chargers' backfield with rookie Kimani Vidal and behind Gus Edwards after J.K. Dobbins was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to a sprained MCL, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.
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Kimani Vidal
Rotational role with Haskins
After J.K. Dobbins was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to a sprain MCL, Vidal is expected to work in rotation with Hassan Haskins behind lead running back Gus Edwards for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Gus Edwards
Set for Week 13 lead role
Edwards is projected to serve as the Chargers' No. 1 running back in Sunday's game against the Falcons due to J.K. Dobbins being sidelined with a sprained MCL, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports
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J.K. Dobbins
Considered week-to-week
Dobbins has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and is considered week-to-week, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Gus Edwards
Poised to break out
Maurice Jones-Drew of NFL.com believes Edwards' physicality should earn him more carries during the second half of the 2024 regular season.
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Joe Alt
Excelling in pass blocking
Alt didn't allow a pressure on any of his 38 pass blocking snaps in the Chargers' Week 8 win over the Saints, per Next Gen Stats, tying for the most snaps without a pressure allowed by a rookie tackle over the past three seasons.
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Ladd McConkey
Trending toward active status
McConkey, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Saints with a hip injury, is expected to be active versus New Orleans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Justin Herbert
Could be down multiple weapons
Herbert could be without several top pass catchers for Monday's game against the Cardinals due to injuries.
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Justin Herbert
Pass volume could rise
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that the Chargers will rely on Herbert's arm for wins more as the season progresses, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports.
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Hassan Haskins
Set for RB2 duties
Haskins is slated to step into the No. 2 running back spot behind J.K. Dobbins after Gus Edwards was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to an ankle injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Kimani Vidal
Could see action sans Edwards
Vidal, who has yet to be active for a regular-season game, should suit up for Sunday's game against the Broncos due to Gus Edwards being placed on injured reserve Saturday with an ankle injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Derwin James
Coach disagrees with suspension
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that he disagreed with the NFL's decision to suspend James for his hit to the head of Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth in Week 3, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Herbert
Jumps back into practice Wednesday
Herbert, who exited Sunday's loss to the Steelers with an aggravation of his ankle sprain, was able to practice in limited fashion Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Herbert
Status uncertain for Week 4
Herbert left Sunday's loss to the Steelers early after aggravating his ankle sprain, but X-rays taken after the game didn't reveal a more serious injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Quentin Johnston
Could be without starting QB Week 4
Johnston could be catching passes from backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke in Week 4 against the Chiefs, as Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports that Justin Herbert underwent X-rays on his injured ankle and left in a walking boot after Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers.
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Taylor Heinicke
Could be headed for Week 4 start
Heinicke could be in line to start against the Chiefs in Week 4, as Justin Herbert underwent X-rays on his injured ankle and left in a walking boot after Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
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Easton Stick
Likely next man up if Herbert sits
Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Easton Stick would likely start over Taylor Heinicke in Week 3 against the Steelers if Justin Herbert is forced to sit out due to an ankle injury, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Herbert
Expected to play in Week 3
Herbert, who is dealing with an ankle injury, is still expected to play Sunday against the Steelers, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Derius Davis
Could be WR3 in Week 2
Davis may serve as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston for Sunday's game against Carolina after Joshua Palmer was listed as questionable due to a knee injury.
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Quentin Johnston
Larger target share sans Palmer?
Johnston would be the beneficiary of more targets from quarterback Justin Herbert against the Panthers on Sunday if Joshua Palmer is sidelined due to a knee injury.
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Joshua Palmer
Won't face suspension
Palmer isn't expected to be suspended by the league after he was ejected at the end of Sunday's win over the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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