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Injuries derail season Chark appeared in seven regular-season games for the Chargers, making four catches on 10 targets for 31 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Chark signed a one-year deal in the spring and was likely pegged to take over the deep-threat role in the Chargers' offense left behind by Mike Williams. However, a hip injury, then a groin injury to follow delayed the LSU product's team debut. The missed time likely left Chark unable to catch up, as he also missed a game as a healthy scratch. Set to be a free agent this spring, the 28-year-old could be a candidate for a second opportunity, or he may have to look elsewhere to be on an NFL sideline in 2025.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Wraps regular season with one catch Chark secured one of three targets for six yards during Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Chark's inaugural season with the Chargers has been disastrous, having compiled just four grabs for 41 yards and one touchdown (10 targets) across seven regular-season appearances. Hip and groin injuries resulted in Chark's debut being delayed in 2024, and his being essentially an afterthought for most of the year. He has, though, drawn seven combined targets in his last two appearances. He will have a chance to improve his production in the playoffs, beginning with Saturday's wild-card round game against Houston, prior to hitting free agency this offseason.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Moving into No. 3 role Sunday Chark is projected to operate as the Chargers' No. 3 receiver in Sunday's Week 18 game against the Raiders due to Joshua Palmer (toe) being designated inactive for the contest.

Impact Chark has been a virtual afterthought in his debut Chargers campaign, due to both injury and ineffectiveness. The veteran wideout enters the regular-season finale against the Raiders with just three receptions for 25 yards on seven targets across six games, but at least by depth-chart slotting, he'd be the next man up behind Palmer. It remains to be seen how long head coach Jim Harbaugh will keep his starting offense in Sunday, but Chark is one player who could potentially see action in all four quarters.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production against Tampa Bay Chark caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Chark played just nine of the Chargers' 52 offensive snaps in the contest, well behind fellow receivers Ladd McConkey (46), Joshua Palmer (39) and Quentin Johnston (38). The veteran's two receptions, two targets and 16 yards were season highs in each category, highlighting what has been a disappointing season for the 28-year-old. Chark has appeared in just four games for Los Angeles and is clearly not a priority option in the Chargers' passing attack. He should be ignored for fantasy purposes when the Chargers host the Broncos in Week 16.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production against Tampa Bay Chark caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Only two offensive snaps Chark played two offensive snaps in the 17-13 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Chark could see more of a roll with Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) dealing with a number of injuries in the final stretch of the season, but unless any of the usual starters is out, the veteran simply hasn't been a factor since returning from injured reserve back in Week 10.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Sunday's game Chark is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact Chark is back in the Chargers' wideout mix Sunday, but with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer also on hand, Chark will remain a speculative fantasy option until he turns in a full and productive game.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be active for Week 13 Speaking with the media Wednesday, coach Jim Harbaugh said it's possible Chark will be active and play Sunday against the Falcons, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact "The opportunity is there," Harbaugh said. "I really like what I see, and like every week, there's an opportunity. The opportunity is guaranteed, and DJ has the license and the ability to take advantage of that opportunity." It's unclear what the opportunity is, as the Chargers are healthy at wideout and seem pretty content with their trio of Quentin Johnston, Ladd McConkey and Joshua Palmer. Jalen Reagor and Derius Davis have been handling depth and special teams roles. Even if Chark does become active for Week 13, it's doubtful he is useful for fantasy purposes without an injury to one of the main three receivers.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 11 Chark (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Chark didn't suit up until Week 10 due to hip and groin injuries, but after playing only one snap in his Chargers debut, he will return to watching from the sidelines. It may take an injury to one of Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, Jalen Reagor or Derius Davis for Chark to enter the gameday lineup moving forward.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one snap in season debut Chark played one offensive snap in the 27-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

Impact Chark finally made his season debut after missing the past nine games due to a groin injury, but in a matchup that significantly favored the Chargers from the jump, the veteran figured to be a smaller cog in a run-heavy offense. It'll be interesting to see if Chark gets more run against a Cincinnati pass defense next week that has been incredibly vulnerable this season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Chark (groin) is not listed on the Chargers' Week 10 injury report.

Impact The Chargers activated Chark from injured reserve this past Saturday, but he was inactive versus the Browns a day later. Now that he's off the team's injury report altogether, Chark appears poised to make his season debut this weekend against the Titans, bolstering a wideout corps currently headed by Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Chark (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact The Chargers activated Chark (groin) from injured reserve Saturday, but he'll have to wait at least another week before making his season debut. In his continued absence, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer and Simi Fehoko are set to lead the Chargers' Week 9 wideout corps, with Jalen Reagor and Derius Davis also on hand.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers activate wide receiver D.J. Chark from IR ahead of game vs. Browns

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NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back on active roster The Chargers activated Chark (groin) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game at Cleveland.

Impact Chark is closing in on his season debut, and considering he capped Week 9 prep with back-to-back full practices, he may be able to make an instant impact in the Chargers' receiving corps, assuming he's made active about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If that comes to pass, Chark will have to contend with rookie Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer and Simi Fehoko for snaps and targets.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 9 Chark (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Chark remains on injured reserve, but he has made progress in his recovery, as indicated by his ability to practice without limitations for the first time all season Thursday. He would first need to be officially activated from injured reserve in order to make his season debut Sunday. Chark's 21-day window to return from IR was opened Oct. 16, so the Chargers still have the option of holding him out Sunday and activating him prior to facing the Titans in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Chark (groin) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact Chark had been limited since having his 21-day practice window opened, but his return to a full session Thursday suggests that he could come off IR and be available to face the Browns on Sunday. If that ends up being the case, the Chargers would be able to ease Chark back in, with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer also in the team's wideout mix ahead of Week 9 action.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Chark Jr. On Battling Through His Injury Chargers Wide Receiver DJ Chark Jr. meets with the media to discuss battling back from injury, praises WR Ladd McConkey's 100-yard plus game...

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

Limited in practice Wednesday Chark (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Chark has been regularly listed as limited since having his 21-day practice window opened. The veteran wide receiver hasn't yet played this season, but he should be nearing a return and might possibly even be a candidate to suit up for Sunday's road game against the Browns. Chark will need to be fully activated from IR before being eligible to make his Chargers debut, however.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning Week 8 Chark (groin) was not activated off IR ahead of Sunday's contest versus New Orleans.

Impact Chark hasn't yet played this season, though he was designated to return from IR on Oct. 16. The veteran receiver logged a trio of limited practices this week, so he appears to be getting closer to a return. The Chargers elevated a pair of wideouts -- Jaylen Johnson and Jalen Reagor -- from the practice squad Saturday to help round out a wide receiver corps that will likely be without Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Derius Davis (hamstring) in addition to Chark.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning Week 8 Chark (groin) was not activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's contest versus New Orleans.

Impact Chark hasn't yet played this season, though he was designated to return from IR on Oct. 16. The veteran receiver logged a trio of limited practices this week, so he appears to be getting closer to a return. The Chargers elevated a pair of wideouts (Jaylen Johnson and Jalen Reagor) from the practice squad Saturday to help round out a wideout corps that will likely be without Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Derius Davis (hamstring) on Sunday in addition to Chark.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Chark (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after practicing in a limited fashion this week.

Impact Chark has continued to log limited practices since having his 21-day practice window opened last Wednesday, and the Chargers have until Saturday afternoon to activate him from IR ahead of Week 8 action. If he's available this weekend, Chark could step into a key role in the team's passing offense, with Quentin Johnston (ankle) listed as doubtful and Ladd McConkey questionable with a hip injury that he's been managing.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited at practice Chark (groin) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Impact Since having his 21-day practice window opened last Wednesday, Chark has continued to log limited practices. The Chargers' WR corps is pretty banged up at the moment, with Quentin Johnston (ankle), Ladd McConkey (hip) and Derius Davis (hamstring) also on the injury report, but it's unclear if Chark will be activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season debut on hold Chark (groin) wasn't activated from IR ahead of Monday night's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After his 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday, Chark logged limited practice listings Thursday through Saturday before approaching Week 7 action listed as questionable. With his regular-season debut on hold, Chark's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday against the Saints.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Chark (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Chark practiced in limited fashion all week, so it's unclear if that kind of practice cadence will allow for the veteran wide receiver to make his season debut, even with the numerous injuries to the Chargers receiving corps. Expect more information regarding Chark's status to come before the 9:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Friday Chark (groin) was limited at practice Friday

Impact The Chargers opened up Chark's 21-day practice window Wednesday, but it remains to be seen if he'll be activated from IR ahead of Monday night's game against the Cardinals. Once he returns to the mix, Chark will have an opportunity to claim a role in a wideout corps currently led by Ladd McConkey (hip), Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Joshua Palmer.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Chargers activate wide receiver D.J. Chark from IR ahead of game vs. Browns