Rumph announced Thursday via his personal Instagram account that he underwent successful surgery to address a broken foot suffered ahead of Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Lions, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Rumph suffered the injury during pregame warmups and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. The Duke product has also already been ruled out for the remainder of the season and will now focus on his recovery to make a return to full health for the 2024 campaign.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Sent to IR with broken foot
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The Chargers placed Rumph (foot) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Rumph suffered a broken foot ahead of last week's loss to the Lions and didn't play in Week 10. He's now out a minimum of four games but likely longer. Rumph was a sub-package, part-time player on defense for the Chargers and also played significantly on special teams.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Set for IR
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Rumph (foot) is expected to be placed on injured reserve in the near future, Bridget Condon of NFL Network reports.
Rumph suffered a fractured foot in Sunday's loss to the Lions and his season will soon officially come to a close. Head coach Brandon Staley said Monday that the linebacker will require surgery and that he will go on injured reserve, but that move has yet to be made.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Done for season
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Rumph sustained a fractured foot during pregame warmups Sunday and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
It's not a totally trivial loss for the Chargers, who were relying on Rumph to play around 15 defensive snaps per game when he was active. For the remainder of the season, they'll be relatively thin on the edge behind Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa and Tuli Tuipulotu.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Seen in walking boot
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Rumph (foot) was seen in a walking boot following Sunday's loss to the Lions, Bridget Condon of NFL Network reports.
Rumph hurt his foot during pregame warmups Sunday and was unable to play despite being active. While the exact severity of his injury isn't yet clear, it's concerning that he was in a walking boot after the game. His status for next Sunday's game against Green Bay will likely come into focus based on his status in practice this week.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Won't play Week 10
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Rumph (foot) is active but will not play Sunday against the Lions.
Rumph was set to play but injured his foot during pregame warmups and will not suit up. He has provided depth at outside linebacker while contributing to special teams this season and has five tackles (four solo) in six games this season. Tuli Tuipulotu is set to get an uptick in defensive snaps in relief of starters Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Cleared to play
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Rumph (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Vikings.
Rumph logged full practices Thursday and Friday, setting up his return to the field in Week 3. The Duke product's return should be a boost to the Chargers' linebacker depth and on special teams.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Ruled out for Week 2
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Rumph (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 2 versus Tennessee, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Rumph will miss a second straight contest Sunday to open the 2023 season after suffering a hamstring injury. The linebacker will look to return to the field in Week 3 against Minnesota.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Listed as doubtful
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Rumph (hamstring) is doubtful to play in Sunday's game against Tennessee.
The 24-year-old linebacker missed Los Angeles' Week 1 affair against Miami with the same hamstring injury. Rumph did participate in a limited fashion during practice this week, but he's listed as doubtful going into Sunday.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Gets doubtful designation
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Rumph (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.
After missing practice Thursday and Friday, Rumph will officially carry a doubtful designation into the Chargers' matchup with Miami in Week 1. Rookie second-rounder Tuli Tuipulotu would be in line for increased reps at outside linebacker in the event Rumph can't play.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Set to return Week 11
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Rumph (knee) does not carry a game status designation for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.
Rumph has missed the Chargers' past two games after being forced out during the team's Week 7 loss to the Seahawks. After being limited in back-to-back practices to open Week 11, the linebacker fully participated in Friday's session. Expect Rumph to reprise a prominent role opposite Khalil Mack on Sunday.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Promoted into starting role
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Chargers coach Brandon Staley indicated that Rumph will step in at defensive end in place of starter Joey Bosa (groin), who was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
With Bosa set to miss at least four games while on IR, Rumph and veteran Kyle Van Noy are expected to help fill in along the edge of the Bolts' defensive front, according to Thiry. The second-year linebacker played primarily on special teams -- 330 of his 496 total snaps -- during his rookie campaign, but Staley said Wednesday that "he's ready to play on the edge." Rumph recorded two tackles and one pass defended while playing a career-high 42 defensive snaps Sunday against Jacksonville, and he'll look to tally his first sack of the season next week against Houston.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Clears COVID protocols
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Rumph was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Rumph missed the Chargers' Week 16 loss to the Texans while in protocols. Now healthy, the rookie will look to resume his rotational role in the Chargers' linebacker unit.
