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Team hoping for late-season return
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:30 PM
The Chargers are hoping Biadasz (knee) will be able to return late in the season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Biadasz suffered injuries to multiple ligaments in his left knee during Tuesday's practice and is now looking at a multi-month recovery. The Chargers have been struck hard by offensive-line injuries multiple years running now, and Biadasz is the latest to go down after he signed a three-year, $30 million with the team back in March. Second-round rookie Jack Slaughter was initially supposed to compete at guard but is now expected to move to center for the Bolts. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Not in uniform for Thursday's contest
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 8:30 PM
Johnston (lower body) is not in uniform for Thursday night's preseason game against the 49ers, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnston was injured in Tuesday's joint practice with the Niners and is expected to be fine to return to practice sometime in the next few days following Thursday's exhibition. |
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Luke Grimm Luke Grimm Reverts to IR
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 7:52 PM
Grimm (undisclosed) reverted to the Chargers' injured-reserve list Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Grimm was waived with an injury designation Wednesday and went unclaimed on waivers. He'll now either spend the 2026 season on injured reserve or later be cut with an injury settlement. The 25-year-old wideout has never appeared in a regular-season NFL game. |
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Liam Clifford Liam Clifford Signs with Bolts
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 6:17 PM
The Chargers signed Clifford on Wednesday.
Analysis: Clifford was cut by the Colts earlier in the month, but he's already getting another shot with a new team less than two weeks later. In a corresponding transaction, the Chargers waived wide receiver Luke Grimm (undisclosed) with an injury designation. |
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Out indefinitely with knee injury
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 10:26 AM
Biadasz is out indefinitely after suffering damage to his ACL and additional injuries to his left knee Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The injury bug seems to have a taste for the Chargers' offensive linemen, and now their new starting center is in danger of missing most or all of the upcoming season. Biadasz signed a three-year, $30 million contract in March after making 15-plus starts in each of the past five seasons for Dallas and Washington. Rookie second-round pick Jake Slaughter is the favorite to step in at center for the Chargers. |
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Set for long-term absence due to knee injury
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 8:31 AM
Biadasz is expected to face a long-term absence after he suffered what is believed to be a significant knee injury during Tuesday's practice, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: After a teammate fell on his leg during the session, Biadasz wasn't able to put any weight on the before being carted off the field. The Chargers are still gathering medical information on Biadasz's injury before establishing a diagnosis, but Garafolo relays that the 28-year-old suffered damage to "several ligaments" in his knee. Even if Biadasz avoids a season-ending injury, he looks set to miss extended time, creating a major hole on the Los Angeles offensive line after he signed a three-year, $30 million deal back in March. With Biadasz set to miss time, rookie Jake Slaughter looks to be first in line to step in as the Chargers' starting center. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Not expected to miss much, if any, practice time
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 2:57 PM
Johnston (lower body) is "totally fine" and may not even miss additional practice time after making an early exit Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: With a preseason game coming up Thursday, the Chargers won't practice again until the weekend. It sounds like Johnston may be ready by then, if not for the exhibition matchup against San Francisco on Thursday. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Sustains lower-body injury in joint practice
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 1:11 PM
Johnston sustained an apparent lower-body injury during Tuesday's joint practice with the 49ers, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After attempting to make a contested catch, Johnston exhibited a limp, and team trainers immediately started working on the 2023 first-round pick. He hasn't exactly met expectations through three years in the NFL, including his 51-735-8 line on 84 targets in 14 regular-season games in 2025. If Johnston requires any time on the sideline, Tre' Harris, rookie fourth-rounder Brenen Thompson and KeAndre Lambert-Smith would take on elevated standing in the Chargers offense alongside No. 1 WR Ladd McConkey. |
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Carted off with leg injury
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 12:43 PM
Biadasz was carted off the field during Tuesday's practice with an apparent leg injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Biadasz joined the Chargers this offseason after a two-year stint in Washington, signing a three-year, $30 million deal in the process. He was expected to handle center duties for a Justin Herbert-led offense, but after going down during team drills Tuesday, he wasn't able to put any weight on his leg. For as long as Biadasz is sidelined, rookie second-round pick Jake Slaughter seems destined to step into the starting O-line. |
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Justin Herbert Justin Herbert Starting Preseason Week 2
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 11:32 AM
Herbert will get the start in Thursday's preseason game against the 49ers,Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Analysis: Coach Jim Harbaugh announced that the starters will get one series of work in Thursday's tuneup. Herbert did not get in on the action in the preseason opener. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Doesn't play against Houston
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 8:04 PM
McConkey did not play in the Chargers' 27-7 preseason win over the Texans on Thursday.
Analysis: McConkey was joined by Tre' Harris and Quentin Johnston on the sidelines while JaQuae Jackson, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and rookie fourth-rounder Brenen Thompson saw the bulk of the wide receiver snaps during Thursday's exhibition game. McConkey saw his production dip from his rookie season to his sophomore campaign, but his output could rebound in 2026 due to the departure of veteran Keenan Allen and the addition of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. |
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Suits up Thursday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 8:03 PM
Rogers logged two tackles (one solo) during Thursday night's preseason opener against the Texans.
Analysis: Rogers logged 26 total snaps in the contest. The cornerback spent most of his reps defensively, contributing to 38 percent of the team's defensive efforts. The Rutgers product has already progressed further than in his rookie year, when he suffered a season-ending injury during the Chargers' second preseason game of the season against the Saints on Aug. 10. |
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Plays Thursday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 7:57 PM
Reed logged three tackles (two solo) during Thursday night's preseason opener against the Texans.
Analysis: Reed logged 34 total snaps in the contest. The cornerback played 49 percent of the defensive snaps, logging valuable slot reps in preparation for a scenario in which Tarheeb Still cannot suit up. |
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Plays in preseason opener
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 7:52 PM
Colson made five tackles (three solo) in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Texans.
Analysis: The linebacker played 22 defensive snaps in the contest, 42 percent of the Chargers' defensive total. Thursday was Colson's first performance back from season-ending shoulder surgery he received during the 2025 preseason. The 2024 third-rounder is set to be a key depth piece for the Chargers' linebacker corps in the upcoming campaign. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Sidelined for preseason opener
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 7:10 PM
Johnston did not play in the Chargers' 27-7 preseason win over the Texans on Thursday.
Analysis: Johnston joined Tre' Harris and Ladd McConkey in observing Thursday's exhibition contest from the sidelines while KeAndre Lambert-Smith, JaQuae Jackson and rookie fourth-rounder Brenen Thompson each played 30 or more offensive snaps against Houston. Johnston had his ups and downs in 2025 but finished with a career-high 735 yards across 14 regular-season games, with his eight touchdowns tying his career-best set in 2024. However, the 2023 first-rounder could be in line for an expanded role in the scheme of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, especially since Keenan Allen is still a free agent. |
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Trey Lance Trey Lance Plays three quarters in preseason opener
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 11:23 PM
Lance completed 12 of 20 passes for 164 yards, no touchdowns and one interception while rushing three times for 27 yards in Thursday's 27-7 preseason win over the Texans.
Analysis: Lance played the first three quarters of Thursday's preseason opener as the Chargers rested starting QB Justin Herbert and other key starters. DJ Uiagalelei came in for the fourth quarter. Lance threw an interception on his final pass of the first half but moved the offense pretty well and tied for the team lead in rushing yards. He'll likely feature prominently in the Chargers' second preseason game, which will be Aug. 20 against the 49ers. |
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Brenen Thompson Brenen Thompson Six targets in first NFL game
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 11:00 PM
Thompson caught two of six targets for 30 yards in Thursday's 27-7 preseason win over the Texans.
Analysis: Thompson tied KeAndre Lambert-Smith for the team lead in targets as the Chargers got the rookie fourth-round pick involved in Thompson's first taste of NFL action. Both Thompson and Lambert-Smith are trying to push Tre' Harris for a spot in three-receiver sets alongside Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. Thompson's likely to maintain a prominent role in the Chargers' second preseason game against the 49ers on Aug. 20. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Starts preseason opener
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 10:54 PM
Vidal got the start in Thursday's 27-7 preseason win over the Texans and rushed five times for eight yards while failing to catch his only target.
Analysis: The Chargers rested starting running back Omarion Hampton for the preseason opener, and offseason addition Keaton Mitchell didn't register a touch. This was a quiet performance from Vidal, but the 2024 sixth-round pick remains in the mix for touches behind Hampton after a solid sophomore season in which Hampton produced 779 regular-season scrimmage yards. |
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Cameron Dicker Cameron Dicker Two made FGs, missed PAT in preseason win
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 10:49 PM
Dicker made both of his field-goal attempts and one of two PAT tries in Thursday's 27-7 preseason win over the Texans.
Analysis: Dicker connected on field-goal attempts of 34 and 48 yards, though he later missed a PAT attempt in the fourth quarter. He missed just once on 35 PAT tries in the 2025 regular season. Dicker has established himself as one of the league's most reliable kickers in recent seasons while kicking in sunny Los Angeles. |
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Oronde Gadsden Oronde Gadsden Two catches in preseason win
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 10:15 PM
Gadsden caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Thursday's 21-7 preseason win over the Texans.
Analysis: The Chargers rested key starters, including QB Justin Herbert, but Gadsden evidently hasn't earned that distinction coming off a 664-yard rookie regular season. Both of Gadsden's catches Thursday came on passes thrown by Trey Lance. In Gadsden's second NFL campaign, he will try to hold off David Njoku for targets among the Chargers' tight ends. Gadsden could continue to see action in the Chargers' second preseason game, Aug. 20 against the 49ers. |
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