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| HT/WT: 5-9, 170 lbs |
| Birthplace: Spearman, TX |
| Age: 23 |
| School: Miss. State |
| Experience: R |
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2026 Receiving
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REC
Receptions
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YDS
Receiving Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Reception
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TD
Receiving Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Reception
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| Regular Season | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |
Top Brenen Thompson News
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Misses practice Thursday
Thompson (quadriceps) did not participate at the Chargers' practice Thursday.
Thompson returned to practice Wednesday for the first time in multiple weeks, logging a limited session. The wide receiver has now taken a step back in his participation, failing to practice Thursday. Thompson expressed some doubt about his availability for Week 5 when he spoke with the media Wednesday, and he appears to be in danger of missing another contest while recovering from a quadriceps injury.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Limited in return to practice
Thompson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Wednesday's practice was Thompson's first since Week 2 prep, with the rookie fourth-rounder missing the Chargers' last two games due to a quadriceps injury. However, he told reporters after Wednesday's session that he's unsure whether he'll be cleared to return for Sunday's AFC West showdown against the Broncos, per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. A full practice over the next two days would put Thompson on track to play in Week 6, and his return would be a welcome one for the Chargers, given that top wideout Ladd McConkey is considered week-to-week due to a foot injury.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Ruled out for Week 4
Thompson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Thompson will miss a second consecutive game while working through a quadriceps injury. He was unable to practice during Week 4 prep, so a limited session ahead of Week 5 against the Broncos would indicate that the rookie fourth-rounder is progressing in his recovery. Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Derius Davis will both work in rotational roles behind Ladd McConkey (foot), Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris in Thompson's absence.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Not yet ready to practice
Thompson (quadriceps) didn't practice Thursday.
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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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Idle Thursday
Thompson (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Ruled out for Week 3 vs. Buffalo
Thompson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.
A quadriceps injury prevented Thompson from practicing during Week 3 prep, and the rookie fourth-rounder will look to progress enough in his recovery to return for Week 4 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 4. Tre' Harris, Derius Davis and Marquez Valdes-Scantling are all in line for a slight bump in offensive reps in Thompson's absence.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Idle for Thursday's practice
Thompson (quadriceps) did not practice Thursday.
Thompson has missed each of the first two practices of Week 3 prep while tending to a quadriceps injury, and he'll have one more opportunity to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's road game against the Bills. The rookie fourth-rounder has operated in a depth role through the first two games of the regular season, logging one catch (on three targets) for 13 yards in that span. Derius Davis and recent free agent signing Marquez Valdes-Scantling would see more involvement in the offense if Thompson is unable to play in Buffalo.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Dealing with quad issue
Thompson (quadriceps) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Thompson drew three targets in the Chargers' loss versus the Raiders in Week 2, but it appears he may have picked up a quad injury during that contest as well. He'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to play in Week 3 at Buffalo.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Three targets in loss
Thompson caught one of his three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders.
Thompson's 13 offensive snaps were a distant fourth to those of the wide receivers ahead of him -- Ladd McConkey logged 31 snaps, Quentin Johnston had 55 and Tre' Harris was in on 56. Thompson's role in the pecking order is likely to remain similar for the foreseeable future.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Good to go for Week 1
Thompson (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Thompson practiced fully Friday after limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth-round rookie wideout is expected to see some action on special teams as a returner and should slot in as the Chargers' fourth receiver behind Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Tending to hip issue
Thompson (hip) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Thompson's injury was previously undisclosed, but it's now known that it's a hip injury that threatens to keep him out of Week 1 action. He'll likely have to practice in full Friday to avoid taking an injury designation going into the weekend.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Limited participant Wednesday
Thompson (undisclosed) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Thompson returned to practice Monday after missing the last two weeks with an undisclosed issue. The wide receiver's designation as limited in Wednesday's first official practice means he may be able to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cardinals.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Returns to practice Monday
Thompson (undisclosed) was a participant in Monday's practice, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Thompson has returned to practice after missing the last two weeks with an undisclosed issue. It remains to be seen how the rest of Thompson's practice week will unfold, but there is a chance the fourth-round rookie could suit up for Sunday's opener against the Cardinals.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Back at practice Sunday
Thompson (undisclosed) was on the field for Sunday's training camp practice, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Thompson was sporting a non-contact jersey during Sunday's session, but it's a positive sign after he was held out of Saturday's practice due to an unspecified injury. The rookie fourth-rounder is battling for a rotational spot in the Chargers' offense, and he'll look to make his case for regular playing time in Thursday's preseason finale against the Rams. Thompson has caught three passes on eight targets for 39 yards through two preseason games, adding one punt return for 12 yards.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Absent from Saturday's practice
Thompson (undisclosed) did not participate in Saturday's practice, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Thompson exited Thursday's preseason game against the 49ers early due to injury. He was taken to the blue medical tent and his night was promptly over. It remains unclear what type of injury Thompson is dealing with, but a quick exit and inability to practice are not good signs. If the 23-year-old must miss time, KeAndre Lambert-Smith could see significantly more attention in the rest of the preseason and the start of the regular season.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Briefly plays in loss
Thompson caught one of two targets for nine yards in Thursday night's 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers.
Thompson was targeted six times in last Thursday's contest against the Texans. The rookie fourth-rounder did not see much action against the 49ers, with both targets taking place in the first quarter before the wide receiver was ushered out of the game. Thompson played just nine snaps in the contest, totalling 15 percent of the Chargers' total offensive plays.
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