Molden (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Molden was able to log limited practices throughout the week, and the effort has paid off, as the free safety will be able to suit up against the Cowboys. In the 26-year-old's last full game against the Raiders, he logged five tackles, including two solo, through 96 percent of defensive snaps.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Questionable to play Sunday
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Molden (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Molden suffered a hamstring injury against the Eagles that kept him out in Week 15 versus the Chiefs. With limited participation in practice all week, the 26-year-old has a chance to play Sunday. The fifth-year pro has 46 tackles (26 solo) in nine games played this season. Tony Jefferson will likely start if Molden is unable to play.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Inactive for Week 15
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Molden (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Molden was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 14 against the Eagles. He'll be sidelined for Sunday's game, which opens the door for Tony Jefferson to start at safety. Molden will aim to return for the Chargers' Week 16 tilt against the Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Likely out for Sunday
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Molden (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
The 26-year-old didn't practice all week after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 14 win over the Eagles. Molden is an important piece of the Chargers' secondary, recording 46 total tackles through 10 appearances this season. If he's sidelined as expected Sunday, Tony Jefferson will likely start at free safety.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Misses practice Wednesday
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Molden (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Molden suffered a hamstring injury during Monday's win over the Eagles and was forced off the field early, so it's little surprise to see him sidelined at practice. The starting safety will have two more chance to get in at least limited on-field reps ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Green light to play Week 11
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Molden (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Molden had his practice reps limited during Week 11 prep due to a knee injury, but he has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The fifth-year safety has accumulated 30 tackles (17 solo) across seven regular-season games.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Questionable for Sunday
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Molden (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Molden upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a limited practice session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. The Washington product has appeared in seven games this season, recording 30 total tackles. If he misses his fourth game of the season in Week 11, expect Tony Jefferson to operate as Los Angeles' top free safety.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Good to go against Minnesota
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Molden (thumb) is active for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
Molden drew the questionable tag for Week 8 following three consecutive limited practices, and the fifth-year safety has been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. He's slated to start at safety alongside Derwin James for Thursday night's home game.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Officially listed as questionable
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Molden (thumb) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
Molden logged three consecutive limited practice sessions in preparation for Week 8 action, so it appears he has a fair chance to gain clearance to suit up for Thursday Night Football. The starting safety's status will be made official no later than 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Unlikely to play vs. Indianapolis
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Molden (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Molden was unable to practice all week due to a thumb injury that he picked up during the Chargers' Week 6 win over the Dolphins. With the 2021 third-rounder not expected to play, Tony Jefferson and rookie sixth-rounder RJ Mickens are the top candidates to start at safety alongside Derwin James on Sunday.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: No practice Wednesday
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Molden (thumb) did not practice Wednesday.
Molden exited Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a hand injury but was able to return. His absence from practice is presumably related, leaving his status for Week 7 against the Colts unclear at this point.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Sidelined for Monday night
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Molden (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Raiders.
Molden was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury likely sustained in the Chargers' Week 1 win against the Chiefs, making it no surprise that he'll be unavailable in Week 2. The Washington product played as one of Los Angeles' top defensive backs in 2024, tallying 75 total tackles and seven passes defended, including three interceptions, over 15 regular-season appearances. R.J. Mickens and Kendall Williamson are projected to serve as the Chargers' top reserve safeties with Molden sidelined Monday night.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Logs four stops Week 1
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Molden totaled four tackles (all solo) in Friday's 27-21 win against the Chiefs.
This was a relatively quiet performance by Molden after he averaged 5.8 tackles across his final nine regular-season games last year. Nonetheless, the veteran safety saw ample time on the field, as he logged 55 of the Chargers' 61 defensive snaps. Molden was able to play a near every-down role because Derwin James largely lined up in the slot.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Begins camp on PUP
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Molden (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list to begin training camp Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Molden is recovering from offseason knee surgery, though he has termed himself fully healthy. This move doesn't necessarily contradict that, as he can be brought along slowly to begin training camp but is eligible to be activated at any time during the preseason. Molden logged a career-high 721 defensive snaps in 2024, and he should be in line to compete with Alohi Gilman for playing time at safety.
Molden broke the fibula in his left leg during the Chargers' 40-7 win over the Patriots on Saturday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
Molden was carted off late in the third quarter of Saturday's game after suffering a non-contact injury to his left leg. Initial tests have revealed that he suffered a broken fibula, and if further tests confirm the diagnosis he will be sidelined for the rest of the 2024 campaign. Molden will likely end the regular season with 75 tackles (43 solo), seven pass defenses (including three interceptions) and two fumble recoveries across 15 games. Eddie Jackson will probably start at free safety in the Chargers' regular-season finale against the Raiders due to Molden's injury.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Gets green light
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Molden (knee) is available for Saturday's matchup with the Patriots.
Molden will return from a one-game absence due to a knee injury. Barring any setbacks with his knee, he figures to take on his usual responsibilities at free safety. Eddie Jackson would presumably be next in line if needed.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Questionable to play New England
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Molden (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Thursday's injury report and is questionable for Saturday's game against the Patriots.
Molden was unable to play in the Chargers' Week 16 win over the Broncos due to a knee injury. He was listed as a limited practice participant all week, and his official status for Saturday's game may not be known until the Chargers announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. With Marcus Maye (ankle) played on injured reserve, Tony Jefferson would be slated to start at free safety alongside strong safety Derwin James if Molden is not cleared to play.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Ruled out for TNF
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Molden (knee) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Broncos.
Molden wasn't expected to play Thursday due to a knee injury he likely suffered against the Buccaneers this past Sunday. The 2021 third-round pick will look to take advantage of the additional rest and be ready to go for the Chargers' Week 17 clash against the Patriots on Saturday, Dec. 28. Tony Jefferson and Marcus Maye are the top candidates to serve as the Chargers' starting free safety Thursday due to Molden's absence.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Doubtful for TNF
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Molden (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough and is listed as doubtful to play against the Broncos on Thursday.
Molden has been absent from practice all week due to a knee injury he likely picked up during this past Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. Assuming Molden is ruled out for Thursday's AFC West clash, Marcus Maye and Tony Jefferson would be the top candidates to start at free safety alongside strong safety Derwin James.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Records eight stops Sunday
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Molden racked up eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-17 Week 10 win against Tennessee.
Molden finished second on the Chargers in tackles behind linebacker Daiyan Henley. Molden's eight stops tied his season-high mark, which he first established in Week 4 against Kansas City. The defensive back has played at least 85 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps each of the past three weeks and has tallied 19 tackles and an interception over that span.
