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Marquez Valdes-Scantling Marquez Valdes-Scantling Upgraded to full participant Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 7:59 PM
Valdes-Scantling (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Valdes-Scantling was limited Wednesday, though his full participation Thursday suggests he will be good to go Sunday versus the Chiefs. The 32-year-old has appeared in three games for Los Angeles in 2026, catching two passes (five targets) for 22 yards. |
Brenen Thompson Brenen Thompson Limited Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 7:41 PM
Thompson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Thompson has appeared in just two games for the Chargers this season. He practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday, though he has some hurdles to clear before getting the green light to play Sunday versus the Chiefs. |
Absent from practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 7:34 PM
James (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.
Analysis: James has missed the Chargers' last two games because of a hamstring injury. He hasn't practiced all week, so chances are he is heading toward a third consecutive absence. If James can't suit up for the Week 6 meeting with the Chiefs, Tony Jefferson and Genesis Smith may remain more involved. |
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Doesn't practice again Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 7:28 PM
Jackson (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.
Analysis: Jackson didn't play in Sunday's meeting with the Broncos. He missed his second consecutive practice Thursday, so it doesn't appear he's moving in a positive direction toward suiting up in Week 6 versus the Chiefs. |
KeAndre Lambert-Smith KeAndre Lambert-Smith Limited in another practice
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 5:29 PM
Lambert-Smith (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: One of six Chargers receivers on the Week 6 injury report, Lambert-Smith is the only one who isn't currently on the 53-man roster. He's been on injured reserve since Week 2 due to a hamstring injury, but after having his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday, Lambert-Smith could have a shot at suiting up this Sunday in Kansas City. He's been a limited participant in both of the first two practices of the week, so he may need to turn in a full session Friday in order for the Chargers to feel comfortable activating him. |
Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Sidelined for another practice
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 5:27 PM
Harris (hamstring) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: The Chargers have held Harris out of their first two practices of the week, a development that comes as little surprise after head coach Jim Harbaugh described the wideout as "more week-to-week" than day-to-day coming out of this past Sunday's loss to the Broncos, per Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com. Unless Harris is able to make a surprise return to practice Friday, he'll likely miss his first game of the season this Sunday in Kansas City. |
Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Remains limited in practice
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 5:19 PM
Johnston (chest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Johnston practiced in a limited fashion for the second day in a row, which offers hope that he'll be able to put an end to a one-game absence and return to action Sunday in Kansas City. In order to avoid carrying a designation into the weekend, however, Johnston may need to upgrade to full participation during Friday's practice. |
Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Stays limited in practice
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 5:17 PM
McConkey (foot) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: After being active but not playing in this past Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Broncos, McConkey is in a better spot on the health front in Week 6. He's participated on a limited basis in the Chargers' first two practices of the week, and if he can maintain that level of activity of upgrade to full Friday, McConkey could head into Sunday's game against the Chiefs without an injury designation. Much like the other core members of a struggling Chargers offense, McConkey has gotten off to an underwhelming start to 2026 with a 12-183-1 receiving line on 17 targets through his four appearances. |
Alec Ingold Alec Ingold Heads to IR
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 3:06 PM
The Chargers placed Ingold on injured reserve Thursday due to a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Per Noah Furtado of The Athletic, Ingold wasn't included on the Chargers' initial Week 6 injury report Wednesday before being a late addition on account of the shoulder issue. He'll be sidelined for at least the next four games, making him ineligible to play until Week 11 versus the Jets on Nov. 22. The fullback hadn't logged any carries and recorded three receptions for 35 yards on four targets through Los Angeles' first five games. |
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Won't play at Kansas City
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 8:08 PM
Coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Perryman (undisclosed) will be out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Analysis: Per Ricardo Sandoval of USA Today, Harbaugh told reporters back before Week 1 that he only expected Perryman to spend four games on IR with his unspecified injury, but he'll now be missing his sixth game of the year. Until he's back on the field, veteran Del'Shawn Phillips figures to continue to see increased reps at linebacker. |
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Brenen Thompson Brenen Thompson Limited in practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 7:05 PM
Thompson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Thompson has returned to limited practice after logging consecutive DNPs in the lead-up to the Chargers' Week 5 loss to the Broncos. The wide receiver did not participate in the contest and the weekend of rest appears to have boosted his recovery process. Thompson will likely need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday's session to dodge any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. |
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Marquez Valdes-Scantling Marquez Valdes-Scantling Limited with rib issue
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 6:59 PM
Valdes-Scantling (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Valdes-Scantling is dealing with a rib injury that he likely suffered during the Chargers' Week 5 loss to the Broncos. The wide receiver was not given an official injury designation and has already practiced in a limited fashion during the first prep session of Week 6. This indicates that Valdes-Scantling is dealing with a minor injury and will likely be able to suit up for Week 6 against the Chiefs. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris No work Wednesday
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 5:33 PM
Harris (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Analysis: Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that Harris is week-to-week with the injury he sustained in Sunday's loss to the Broncos, so it comes as little surprise that he did not see any action Wednesday. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Gets in limited session
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 5:31 PM
Johnston (chest) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Analysis: A chest injury kept Johnston off the field for Week 5, but he was able to get some work in Wednesday. Fellow pass catchers Ladd McConkey (foot) and Tre' Harris (hamstring) are also banged up -- the latter did not practice Wednesday -- so it remains to be seen what the Los Angeles receiver room will look like Sunday against the Chiefs. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Listed as limited participant
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 5:25 PM
McConkey (foot) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Analysis: Head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed earlier Wednesday that McConkey would get some work in, and he was officially marked down with a limited tag. It's too early to tell if McConkey will take the field in Week 6, but his participation in Wednesday's session bodes well for his chances of doing so. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Set to practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 2:11 PM
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said McConkey (foot) will practice Wednesday, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Analysis: Though he was technically active for this past Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Broncos, McConkey wasn't available after failing to practice in any fashion leading up to the contest. Now that he's poised to get back on the practice field Wednesday, McConkey should be in good position to reclaim his usual role as the team's No. 1 wideout this weekend in Kansas City, provided he has no setbacks in his recovery from the foot injury leading up to Sunday. McConkey's potential return is an important development while the Chargers contend with multiple injuries at receiver, as Tre' Harris (hamstring) exited the Week 5 loss early and Quentin Johnston (chest) and Brenan Thompson (quadriceps) were inactive for the game. |
Jake Browning Jake Browning Catches on with Bolts
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 6:13 PM
The Chargers signed Browning to the practice squad Tuesday, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Trey Lance (groin) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, so DJ Uiagalelei served as the Chargers' QB2 role behind Justin Herbert for Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Broncos. The Chargers have opted to bring in a more seasoned veteran in Browning, who appeared in 17 regular-season games (10 starts) with the Bengals between 2023 and 2025, during which he completed 68.5 percent of passes for 2,707 yards, 18 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Browning will open his Chargers tenure on the practice squad, although he could supplant Uiagalelei as the backup behind Herbert as soon as this Sunday against the Chiefs. |
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KeAndre Lambert-Smith KeAndre Lambert-Smith Cleared to practice
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 5:20 PM
The Chargers designated Lambert-Smith (hamstring) for return from injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: The transaction opens up a 21-day window wherein Lambert-Smith can be evaluated in practice before the Chargers would need to add him to the 53-man roster. If Lambert-Smith is able to turn in multiple full practices in Week 6, he would stand a decent chance of being activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game in Kansas City. The Chargers could have a need for the 24-year-old Lambert-Smith to absorb some snaps at receiver after all of Ladd McConkey (foot), Quentin Johnston (chest) and Brenen Thompson (quadriceps) sat out this past Sunday's loss to the Broncos, while Tre' Harris (hamstring) exited the game early. |
Charlie Kolar Charlie Kolar Bolts' leading receiver in loss
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 8:51 PM
Kolar reeled in three of four targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 23-17 loss versus the Broncos. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Kolar was fighting for extra yardage after making a 19-yard grab for a first down in the first quarter when safety Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) jarred the ball loose, creating a turnover to set up a Denver touchdown. He managed two more catches for 18 yards the rest of the way, which was enough to make him the Chargers' most productive pass catcher in a game where quarterback Justin Herbert only threw for 121 yards. He projects to start as a blocking-first tight end again in a Week 6 tilt against the Chiefs. |
Keaton Mitchell Keaton Mitchell Mostly quiet in loss
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 8:05 PM
Mitchell took six carries for 11 yards and caught three of four targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 23-17 loss versus the Broncos.
Analysis: From scrimmage, Sunday's was Mitchell's least productive game since Week 1, when he played just 17 offensive snaps. His nine touches in Week 5 tied with 2024 sixth-rounder Kimani Vidal, who managed 56 yards and a touchdown by comparison. Both were outpaced in the touches department by starter Omarion Hampton (15), though both Vidal and Mitchell should continue to be somewhat involved until Hampton is able to demonstrate some explosiveness out of the backfield. |
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