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Brenen Thompson Brenen Thompson Not yet ready to practice
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 8:06 PM
Thompson (quadriceps) didn't practice Thursday.
Analysis: Thompson is dealing with a quad injury that already sidelined him for this past Sunday's loss to Buffalo. He's begun Week 4 prep with consecutive DNPs, so his chance of suiting up Sunday versus Seattle is looking quite grim. Prior to getting hurt, Thompson recorded one catch on three targets for 13 yards over his first two games. |
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Doesn't practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 8:00 PM
James (hamstring) was a non-participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: Thursday's DNP represents a downgrade for James after he was a limited practice participant Wednesday. However, the Chargers' practice report lists the star safety as being sidelined due to both a hamstring injury and "rest," so it's unclear how serious the hamstring issue is. Los Angeles' practice report Friday should shed more light on James' chance of suiting up in Week 4. |
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Limited practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 7:54 PM
Jackson (concussion) was a limited participant at the Chargers' practice Thursday.
Analysis: Jackson suffered a concussion in the team's 24-16 loss to the Bills in Week 3, and he was considered a non-participant at Wednesday's practice. His ability to return to practice Thursday is a step in the right direction, but he still has to clear concussion protocol before he'd be eligible to play Sunday versus Seattle. |
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Trey Lance Trey Lance Remains limited Thursday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 7:47 PM
Lance (groin) was limited at the Chargers' practice Thursday.
Analysis: Lance has been limited at each of the team's first two sessions of the week as he continues to nurse a groin issue. The quarterback was active for the team's loss to Buffalo in Week 3, and he'll likely be good to go Sunday versus the Seahawks. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Exhibiting limp Thursday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 6:19 PM
McConkey (foot) was seen walking out of the locker room with a limp after not taking part in Thursday's practice, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports.
Analysis: McConkey showed up on the Chargers' first Week 4 injury report Wednesday as limited due to a foot injury. His downgrade to DNP one day later was potentially an ominous sign of things to come, and the aforementioned limp adds fuel to the fire that he may be in danger of sitting out Sunday's game at Seattle. Ultimately, the team may clarify McConkey's status when it posts its final practice report of the week Friday. |
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Alec Ingold Alec Ingold Notches three receptions in Week 3
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 5:31 PM
Ingold finished with three receptions for 35 yards on four targets in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Ingold hadn't received any touches in the first two games of the season, but he saw a surprising amount of involvement as an underneath target during the Week 3 loss. With snap shares of at least 38 percent in every game thus far, Ingold plays more frequently than the typical fullback, but he's utilized as a blocker first and foremost and can't be counted on to regularly contribute as a pass catcher. |
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Charlie Kolar Charlie Kolar Still not practicing
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 5:15 PM
Kolar (forearm) didn't practice Thursday.
Analysis: Kolar hasn't practiced in any fashion since fracturing his left forearm in a Sept. 20 loss to the Raiders and undergoing surgery two days later. The Chargers have avoided placing Kolar on injured reserve with the expectation that he'll return to action within four games, but he'll almost certainly miss a second straight contest this Sunday in Seattle. |
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Keaton Mitchell Keaton Mitchell Limited in Thursday's practice
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 5:06 PM
Mitchell (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: For the second day in a row, Mitchell had his reps capped while he manages a left ankle injury. So long as he doesn't take a step back in activity during the Chargers' final practice of the week Friday, Mitchell should still be on track to suit up Sunday against the Seahawks. Through the team's first three games, Mitchell has carried 17 times for 85 yards (5.0 YPC) while adding four receptions for 10 yards and a touchdown in a complementary role behind lead back Omarion Hampton. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Sits out Thursday's practice
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 5:04 PM
McConkey (foot) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: McConkey opened Week 4 prep Wednesday as a limited participant, so his downgrade in activity a day later is somewhat concerning with regard to his status for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. The Chargers will see what, if anything, McConkey is able to do during their final practice of the week Friday before deciding whether he'll carry a designation into the weekend. If Los Angeles' top wideout ends up being sidelined Sunday, more opportunities in the passing game would open up for wideouts Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris and tight end Oronde Gadsden. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Looks set to miss practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 3:37 PM
McConkey (foot) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice and appears likely to be listed as a limited participant, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: McConkey had previously been managing a rib issue, but the wideout is tending to a new health concern this week that could threaten his availability for Sunday's game at Seattle. After the foot injury resulted in him being a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, McConkey looks like he'll take a step back in terms of activity Thursday. The Chargers could provide more clarity on the extent of McConkey's injury once Thursday's practice concludes. |
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Sacks quarterback in loss
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:55 PM
Tuipulotu logged six tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, in the Chargers' 24-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Tuipulotu played 82 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps in Sunday's loss. The outside linebacker sacked Allen once and participated in another sack while the Chargers' defense notched five turnovers in a losing effort. The 24-year-old's 1.5 sacks were his first of the season, logging zero in Week 1 and Week 2. |
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Two picks in loss
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:50 PM
Smith accumulated five tackles (two solo) and two passes defensed for two interceptions in the Chargers' 24-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Smith had a stellar defensive night, picking off superstar quarterback Josh Allen twice while the Chargers defense amassed five turnovers. Smith picked off Allen at the Buffalo 43-yard line in the first quarter and the Chargers' 10-yard line on a bobbling grab that landed in his chest during the second quarter. The free safety was starting due to the absence of Elijah Molden (hamstring) but held up well in coverage and made the Bills pay for testing him so frequently. |
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Tending to hamstring issue
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 7:02 PM
James (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: It's not obvious when James sustained the injury, but his presence at practice Wednesday suggests it's probably not anything too serious. As long as he can practice in full Thursday or Friday, he should be able to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend. |
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Keaton Mitchell Keaton Mitchell Dealing with ankle injury
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 6:16 PM
Mitchell (ankle) was a limited participant at the Chargers' practice Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mitchell was spotted with a walking boot on his left leg, and the Chargers updated their injury report to reflect the running back as limited Wednesday. Mitchell likely suffered the left ankle injury during Wednesday's session, but he didn't express much concern about the injury, and the running back will have two more chances this week to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks. If he is unavailable for Week 4, Kimani Vidal would serve as the top reserve option behind starter Omarion Hampton. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Dealing with foot injury
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 5:24 PM
McConkey was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury.
Analysis: McConkey previously dealt with a rib issue this season, but he's been able to suit up for all three contests en route to a 12-183-1 line on 15 targets. He'll have two more chances this week to get back to full participation, and Friday's practice report ultimately will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Seattle. |
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Brenen Thompson Brenen Thompson Idle Thursday
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 2:40 PM
Thompson (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Thompson didn't practice last week and missed Sunday's loss against the Bills. With the rookie sidelined last week, Marquez Valdes-Scantling played three offensive snaps as the lightly-used fourth receiver behind Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris. |
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Charlie Kolar Charlie Kolar Still sidelined at practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 2:15 PM
Kolar (forearm) is not practicing Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kolar remains unlikely to play Sunday against the Seahawks, as he continues his recovery from a broken forearm, which he suffered in Week 2. Oronde Gadsden, Hayden Rucci and Patrick Herbert handled tight-end duties against the Bills last Sunday. |
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Oronde Gadsden Oronde Gadsden Held catchless despite Week 3 start
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 11:23 PM
Gadsden didn't catch any of his three targets in Sunday's loss to the Bills.
Analysis: With Charlie Kolar (forearm) and David Njoku (fibula - IR) both unavailable, Gadsden drew the start Sunday and led Los Angeles' tight ends with a 57 percent offensive snap share. However, he couldn't do anything with that production, failing to reel in any of the three targets QB Justin Herbert tossed his way. Gadsden could have another chance to make an impact this coming Sunday against Seattle with both Kolar and Njoku set to remain sidelined, but the Seahawks have given up the third-fewest receiving yards to tight ends so far this season. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Three catches in loss
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 7:07 PM
Johnston caught three of six targets for 40 yards during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Johnston finished second on the team in targets, and his 40 receiving yards were nearly double his previous season total of 24 yards. He and the rest of the Chargers' offense have yet to find their stride in 2026, making him hard to trust as a fantasy asset. The wide receiver will look to get back on track in a tough matchup in Week 4 against the Seahawks. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Leads team in receiving in defeat
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 10:56 PM
Harris caught six of seven targets for 76 yards during Sunday's 24-16 loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: Harris led the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards in the loss, all of which represented new career highs for the second-year pro. The wide receiver has now reeled in 10 of 16 targets for 149 yards over three games to open the regular season, and he appears to be on track to be a pivotal member of the team's passing attack in 2026. |
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