McConkey (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
McConkey was dealing with a foot injury for multiple weeks before suffering a concussion in the Chargers' last game on Oct. 18. With the benefit of the team's Week 7 bye, he didn't endure any practice restrictions Wednesday and also ditched his previous foot issue. McConkey thus appears as if he only needs clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play Sunday against the Rams.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Practicing again, but still in protocol
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Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said McConkey remains in concussion protocol but will practice Wednesday, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
McConkey was knocked out of the Chargers' Oct. 18 loss to the Chiefs after sustaining a concussion but appears to have made some progress through the five-step protocol following the team's Week 7 bye. He was spotted practicing Monday during the Chargers' bonus session coming out of the bye week and looks on track to participate in at least a limited fashion Wednesday in the Chargers' first official practice of Week 8.
McConkey (concussion) was spotted on the field in a no-contact jersey during the Chargers' bonus practice session Monday, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
After a Week 7 bye, the Chargers held an unofficial practice Monday as they begin prepping for a road matchup with the Rams next Sunday. Though the team won't have to release its first Week 8 injury report Wednesday, McConkey appears poised to be listed as at least a limited practice participant, which suggests that he's made some progress through the five-step concussion protocol. The wideout will look to practice fully by the end of the week and receive clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play against the Rams.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Ruled out with concussion
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McConkey won't return to Sunday's game at Kansas City due to a concussion.
McConkey was being evaluated for a possible head injury early in the second quarter before the Chargers quickly ruled him out. This follows a nearly three-week stretch in which he was dealing with a lingering foot issue that didn't allow him to log a snap in Week 4, despite being active. Now that he's subject to the concussion protocol, McConkey's next game action is up in the air.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Will play Sunday
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McConkey (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
Quentin Johnston (chest) has also been cleared to play, while Tre' Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh declined to comment on playing-time expectations for Sunday, simply telling reporters, "I don't know," and "we'll see how it goes," when asked about McConkey and Johnston on Friday, per Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com. McConkey has been the No. 1 target when available, but Justin Herbert may not have time to look downfield behind an injury-ravaged offensive line.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Listed as limited participant
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McConkey (foot) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report.
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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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Set to practice Wednesday
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Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said McConkey (foot) will practice Wednesday, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
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.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Active Sunday
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McConkey (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Eric Smith of the Chargers' officials site reports.
Following an aggravation of a foot injury last Sunday at Seattle, McConkey was held out of drills during Week 5 prep but still entered the weekend listed as questionable to suit up. Adam Schefter of ESPN then reported Sunday morning that McConkey wasn't slated to play, and while the wide receiver actually is in uniform, he isn't expected to have a significant role, per Schefter. If that comes to pass, Tre' Harris likely will serve as the No. 1 WR for QB Justin Herbert, while Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Derius Davis and Theo Wease are the other players available at the position aside from McConkey.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Not slated to play in Week 5
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McConkey (foot) isn't expected to play Sunday versus the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
McConkey aggravated a foot injury in the third quarter of last Sunday's loss at Seattle and didn't log any on-field work in the meantime, but the Chargers still gave him a chance to suit up in Week 5 by tagging him as questionable. Despite the listing, he's likely to be included among the team's inactives once the list is posted about 90 minutes before a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. With fellow WRs Quentin Johnston (chest) and Brenen Thompson (quadriceps) already ruled out, Tre' Harris is expected to be L.A.'s top pass catcher Sunday, with Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Derius Davis and Theo Wease on hand for targets at the position.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Questionable for Sunday
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McConkey (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Denver, while teammate Quentin Johnston (chest) has been ruled out.
McConkey didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and wasn't spotted by media at the start of Friday's session. The Chargers nonetheless are holding out hope he can play, potentially setting up a game-time decision ahead of the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. Tre' Harris figures to play a lot of WR snaps for the Chargers even if McConkey is active, as the team's depth was depleted before the starters got injured.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Sits out Friday's practice
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McConkey (foot) didn't practice Friday, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
With McConkey now missing practice throughout the week after coach Jim Harbaugh previously termed him week-to-week, it's looking like the wide receiver will miss Sunday's game against the Broncos. Look for Oronde Gadsden to see more action out of the slot for the Chargers, while Tre' Harris and Quentin Johnston (chest) continue to soak up the bulk of the wideout snaps.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Sits out another practice
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McConkey (foot) didn't practice Thursday.
McConkey dealt with a foot injury last week before attempting to play through it this past Sunday in Seattle. He eventually exited for good in the third quarter and hasn't practiced since then. Coach Jim Harbaugh termed McConkey "week-to-week" Monday, according to Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com, so it won't be a surprise if he's ruled out on the Chargers' final Week 5 injury report Friday.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Termed 'week-to-week'
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McConkey (foot), per head coach Jim Harbaugh, is "week-to-week," Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
McConkey suited up for Sunday's loss to the Seahawks despite dealing with a foot injury throughout the week, but he was forced from the game with the same issue, and Harbaugh's comment Monday indicates he could miss some time. More about McConkey's status will be known when the Chargers next release an official injury report Wednesday, but should McConkey wind up sidelined, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris would presumably be Justin Herbert's clear top two options at the wideout spots.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Ruled out for rest of Week 4
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McConkey won't return to Sunday's contest at Seattle due to a foot injury.
McConkey may have aggravated the foot issue he tended to in advance of this game, but in any case he had no catches (on two targets) at the point of his departure in the third quarter. With the third-year pro ruled out Sunday, Quentin Johnston, Tre' Harris, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Derius Davis represent the Chargers' healthy available wide receivers for the rest of Week 4 action.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Suiting up in Week 4
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McConkey (foot) is active for Sunday's game at Seattle, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
McConkey had an interesting week, to say the least, which included sitting out Thursday's practice due to a foot injury and then being spotted with a visible limp afterward, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. The third-year wide receiver sandwiched limited sessions around that absence, and after he entered the weekend as questionable for Week 4 action, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Sunday morning that McConkey was likely to play this weekend. Now that that's been confirmed, McConkey will look to build upon his 12-183-1 line on 15 targets in three contests to begin the campaign.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Likely to play Sunday
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McConkey (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Seattle, is likely to suit up, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
McConkey was limited at Wednesday's session due to a foot injury and then didn't practice at Thursday, after which he was seen exhibiting a limp, per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. McConkey again was limited Friday before drawing a questionable tag for Week 4 action. The current health concern isn't considered as serious as the rib issue he dealt with earlier this season, per Rapoport, so he should be good for his usual No. 1 WR role in the Chargers offense Sunday, assuming he's active.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Returns to practice Friday
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McConkey (foot) is at practice Friday, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports.
After failing to practice Thursday and being seen leaving the locker room with a limp, McConkey's presence Friday is a positive sign for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Seahawks. It's been a disappointing season for the Los Angeles offenses as a whole, and that includes McConkey, who has already dealt with ribs and foot issues four weeks into the campaign.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: WRs to Sit
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McConkey is still worth starting in all three-receiver leagues, but he's struggling coming into Week 4 at Seattle. He has combined for just 17.1 PPR points in his past two games against Las Vegas and Buffalo, with seven catches for 101 yards and no touchdowns on eight targets over that span. The Seahawks are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and only Terry McLaurin in Week 3 has scored double digits in PPR against this defense. Quentin Johnston should be reserved in all formats, and I would lower expectations for McConkey in this matchup.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Dealing with foot injury
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McConkey was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury.
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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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Four catches in Week 3 loss
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McConkey secured four of five targets for 66 yards in the Chargers' 24-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Justin Herbert's top target turned in a solid stat line in the Chargers' third straight loss to open the season, but it still wasn't enough to net Los Angeles its first win. McConkey finished second in receptions and receiving yards while slotting in third in targets on the afternoon for the Bolts, but through three contests, he sports a modest 12-183-1 line on 15 targets. It doesn't get any easier for the Chargers in Week 4, as they pay a visit to the defending champion Seahawks next Sunday afternoon.
