Davis (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Davis was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice, just in time to dodge any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game. The kick and punt returner will play in his first game since he suffered his ankle injury in the Chargers' Week 14 win over the Eagles. The 25-year-old is set to reclaim primary kickoff return duties from rookie KeAndre Lambert-Smith. He is also set to replace Ladd McConkey as the primary punt returner for the team.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Posts limited practice Wednesday
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Davis (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Davis has missed Los Angeles' past three games due to an ankle injury. It's a step in the right direction that he was able to log a limited practice Wednesday after not practicing at all last week. Davis thus seems to have a chance to return to action Sunday versus Denver for a game that head coach Jim Harbaugh has said he'll rest at least some of his starters. If Davis can play, he could see a slightly elevated role on offense and would also probably reclaim his role as the Chargers' top return man.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Ruled out for Week 17
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Davis (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's game against the Texans.
Davis will miss a third consecutive game due to his lingering ankle issue. He wasn't able to take the practice field in any capacity during Week 17 prep, meaning Davis' status could also be up in the air in Week 18. As long as Davis remains sidelined, KeAndre Lambert-Smith will stand to operate as the Chargers' primary kickoff returner, while Ladd McConkey takes over punt-return duties.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Deemed DNP on Tuesday
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Davis (ankle) was listed as a non-participant for Tuesday's practice.
Davis has missed the Chargers' past two games while dealing with an ankle injury. His DNP listing to begin this week isn't a promising sign for his return to action, though he'll have two more opportunities to practice in some capacity this week ahead of Saturday's matchup versus the Texans. Davis has had a minor role on offense when healthy, but he's also worked as the team's lead kick and punt returner, and those duties have fallen to KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Ladd McConkey, respectively, while Davis has been out.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Inactive with ankle issue
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Davis (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Davis will miss his second straight game due to a persistent ankle issue. The 25-year-old's absence means rookie KeAndre Lambert-Smith will likely take on a bigger role as a kick returner, with Ladd McConkey likely taking over punt return duties.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Out for Week 16
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Davis (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
After not practicing all week, Davis will miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 14. The 25-year-old operates as the team's primary kick returner. While he is out, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Ladd McConkey are expected to take on a bigger load as kick and punt returners, respectively.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Out for Week 15
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Davis (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
The TCU product didn't practice all week after sustaining an ankle injury in the Chargers' Week 14 win over the Eagles, so it's no surprise he won't play Sunday. Davis has operated as the team's top return man in 2025, tallying 464 kick-return yards and 66 punt-return yards through 10 appearances. While he's out Week 15, expect KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Ladd McConkey to serve as Los Angeles' kick and punt returners, respectively.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Non-participant at practice
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Davis (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Davis is nursing an ankle injury suffered during Monday's win over the Eagles. He'll have two more opportunities to get back on the practice field in advance of Sunday's road game against the Chiefs. Hassan Haskins will stand to handle an expanded role in the return game if Davis isn't able to play Week 15.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Manages limited practice Wednesday
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Davis (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Davis has missed the Chargers' last three games due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 3 versus the Broncos, but his activity Wednesday signals he could have a chance to return in Week 7. If he can upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday, he could even avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Remains sidelined against Miami
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Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Davis will miss a third consecutive game. His next chance to suit up will come Week 7 against the Colts. KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Ladd McConkey will likely continue to fill in on kickoff returns and punt returns, respectively.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Davis (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
A knee injury has prevented Davis from playing in the Chargers' last two games, which has resulted in Tarheeb Still and KeAndre Lambert-Smith taking over as returners on punts and kickoffs. Davis would have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days in order to have a chance at playing against the Dolphins on Sunday.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Not playing vs. Washington
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Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Davis will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a knee injury that he sustained in Week 3 against the Broncos. Tarheeb Still and KeAndre Lambert-Smith will likely pick up the slack as returners on kickoffs and punts in Davis' absence. Davis' next opportunity to play is Week 6 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 12.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Not spotted at practice
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Davis (knee) is not present at the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Davis sustained a knee injury Week 3 versus the Broncos and was held out of the Chargers' loss to the Giants in Week 4 as a result. For any chance of retaking the field Sunday versus the Commanders, Davis will need to resume practicing in at least a limited capacity Thursday and/or Friday. He hasn't yet been targeted this season but has carried the ball twice for five yards and contributed in the return game.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Opens week with DNP
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Davis (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Davis injured his knee during the first half of Sunday's 23-20 win over the Broncos. He was able to return for the the second half (and proceeded to fumble on his kickoff return early in the third quarter), but the injury has lingered into the week. Davis will have two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity heading into Sunday's contest against the Giants.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Returns to action
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Davis (knee) returned to action following halftime in Sunday's contest against the Broncos, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Davis was sidelined with a knee injury prior to the break, but he was able to make it back out there to open the second half. He did end up fumbling on a kickoff return, which the Broncos recovered early in the third quarter.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Sees similar role again
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Davis appeared in 15 regular-season games in his sophomore campaign, making 13 catches (on 17 targets) for 112 yards and two touchdowns. He also totaled 759 yards on kick- and punt-return duties.
Davis' second season looked a lot like his rookie campaign from a statistical standpoint. His 112 yards through the air bested his 66 from last season, though, and his two touchdowns were the first of his career. The 24-year-old still has two seasons remaining on his rookie contract and likely will be pegged for return duties again in 2025, while he works to earn a greater share of the receiving work moving forward.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Returns to practice Wednesday
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Davis (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant on the Chargers' injury report Wednesday.
Davis has been sidelined for the Chargers' last two regular-season games due to a hamstring injury. He wasn't able to practice all of last week, so his ability to return to the field Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a step in the right direction. Davis will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against Cleveland.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Unlikely to play vs. New Orleans
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Davis (hamstring) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Davis has been unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the Chargers' loss to the Cardinals on Monday. If Davis is indeed inactive for Sunday's contest, Ladd McConkey would likely serve as the Chargers' kickoff and punt returner, though the latter is listed as questionable due to a hip injury.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Back-to-back DNPs to start week
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Davis (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Davis missed Monday's game against the Cardinals due to a hamstring injury, and his consecutive DNPs to open the week don't bode well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Saints. The 2023 fourth-round pick will have one more chance to return to practice Friday ahead of the final injury report of the week.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Opens week as DNP
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Davis (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Davis suffered a hamstring injury during practice leading up to Monday's game against the Cardinals, which was severe enough for him to be sidelined. His DNP on Wednesday isn't a good start to the week, but he'll have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of the Chargers' Week 8 contest against the Saints on Sunday.
