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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 again Thursday
Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring) did not practice Thursday.
It was a second consecutive DNP for Thompson, who has been battling multiple injuries for weeks. The 23-year-old was cleared to play in Week 6 versus the Chiefs after missing the three previous games, though he didn't play. It appears Thompson may not be available for the Week 8 meeting with the Rams, especially if he doesn't practice Friday.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Not practicing Wednesday
Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Thompson was active in Week 6 during the Chargers' last game before their bye, but he ended up not playing any snaps, presumably due to the quad injury that kept him out for the prior three contests. Now his availability for Week 8 is in doubt, and he'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday against the Rams.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Ends up sitting out Week 6 loss
Thompson (quadriceps) was active but didn't play any snaps Sunday in the Chargers' 22-6 loss to the Chiefs.
After sitting out the Chargers' previous three games due to the quad issue, Thompson was listed as questionable heading into Sunday's contest after three limited practices. Though he got the green light to suit up, Thompson was presumably available only in an emergency since the Chargers' seven-man inactive list consisted of players who were dealing with more significant injuries. Thompson will have added time to get healthy while the Chargers are on bye Week 7, and if he can fully practice at some point during Week 8, he'll have a good chance at seeing his first game action since Week 2 in the team's Nov. 1 matchup with the Rams.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Suiting up Sunday
Thompson (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Though Thompson is suiting up for the first time since Week 2, it's unclear how extensively he'll be able to play Sunday. The Chargers have a full list of injured players on their seven-man inactive list, so it's conceivable that much like Ladd McConkey a week ago in the team's loss to the Broncos, Thompson could be available only as an emergency option after he was limited in practices Wednesday through Friday. During the Chargers' first two games of the season, Thompson handled a light role on offense, playing just 22 total snaps while recording one reception for 13 yards on three targets.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Could return vs. Kansas City
Thompson (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Thompson earned the questionable tag for Week 6 after logging three consecutive limited practices, giving the rookie fourth-rounder a chance to return from a three-game absence. If he's cleared to play, then Thompson could operate in an elevated role offensively, seeing as Tre' Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Limited Thursday
Thompson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Limited in practice Wednesday
Thompson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Won't play against Denver
Thompson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Thompson opened Week 5 prep with a limited practice Wednesday, but he followed that up with back-to-back DNPs and will miss a third consecutive game due to a quadriceps injury. Quentin Johnston (chest) has also been ruled out, and with Ladd McConkey (foot) listed as questionable, the Chargers will lean more heavily on Tre' Harris, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Derius Davis at wide receiver.
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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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