DONALD PARHAM NEWS

Snares TD in win Parham caught two of his three targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 28-14 win over the Raiders.

Impact Parham saw a slight uptick in playing time (56 percent offensive snaps) with the Chargers ahead for the entirety of the contest. The 6-foot-8 behemoth even put his height to good use, capitalizing on his first red zone target of 2021 for just his fourth career touchdown. It's a bit surprising Parham hasn't been utilized more near the goal line given his unmatched size, but given how efficient the Chargers have been in that area over the past three weeks, the 24-year-old might be more of a luxury than a necessity.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert, Ekeler propel Chargers to 28-14 win over Raiders

Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns, Austin Ekeler rushed for 117 yards and scored twice and the Los Angeles Chargers knocked the Las Vegas Raiders from the unbeaten ranks wi...

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monday Night Football top plays: Chargers, Herbert hand Raiders first loss

Justin Herbert and the Chargers ended the Raiders' undefeated run, topping Las Vegas 28-14. Check out the highlights!

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Carr, Herbert likely to factor in late stages Monday night

Derek Carr and Justin Herbert have shown a flare for late comebacks during the first three weeks of the season

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First catch of 2021 Parham caught his lone target for 19 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Chiefs.

Impact Parham has received just two targets through three games, and this was his first reception of the year. The 24-year-old tight end has recorded between 45 and 51 percent of the offensive snaps in each contest this season. Jared Cook has logged at least 56 percent in each matchup.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns for preseason finale Parham (tailbone) returned for Saturday's preseason game against Seattle, catching his lone target for five yards.

Impact Parham missed the previous game with a tailbone injury, slowing down his momentum after reports from training camp named him as one of the early standouts. He should have a depth role this season, but fantasy utility will be a long shot unless veteran tight end Jared Cook misses time.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Missing time with injury Parham did not play in Sunday's preseason loss after aggravating a tailbone injury in Friday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Parham arguably has been one of the team's biggest training-camp standouts to date, seemingly gaining an innate rapport with quarterback Justin Herbert, particularly in the red zone. The injury, which initially occurred earlier in the week and was aggravated in a jump-ball situation Friday, doesn't seem to be serious, but any lingering issues could allow for 2021 third-round pick Tre' McKitty to play his way into a larger role behind starter Jared Cook.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bigger role on tap? Parham is expected to see a bigger role in the offense entering the new season, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Parham thus far has been one of the early standouts through training camp, flashing his athleticism after the catch while also improving as a blocker. The latter will be the key to additional reps for Parham considering the Chargers figure to use veteran tight end Jared Cook almost exclusively as a receiving threat. The 6-foot-8 former XFL tight end already was considered a favorite red-zone threat of quarterback Justin Herbert's, so any sort of additional playing time should only benefit Parham given the obvious rapport with his star QB.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers give improved Donald Parham Jr. a bigger role The 6-foot-8 second-year tight end has been a favorite target of quarterback Justin Herbert in training camp and made strides with his block...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Facing new competition at TE Parham could face competition for the No. 2 tight end role after the Chargers drafted Tre' McKitty in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Chargers seem intent on rostering a strictly blocking tight end, a role some thought the 6-foot-8 Parham was well suited for after an overachieving rookie debut. Much like Virgil Green in past seasons, McKitty seems pigeonholed into the aforementioned role by the Chargers brass, which could cut into Parham's already limited workload. With Jared Cook already established as the team's top pass-catching option at TE, Friday's third-round selection might remove any possibility of Parham having any sort of fantasy value, even in deep redraft leagues.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Familiarity with coaches draws Cook to sign with Chargers

Jared Cook has signed with a new team, and he will have two coaches who are very familiar with him

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags TD to finish season Parham caught three of his four targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in the 38-21 win over the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Parham again got the start with Hunter Henry on the reserve/COVID-19 list and put together a second consecutive respectable outing. The former XFL tight end concludes his first campaign in the NFL with 10 receptions for 159 yards and three touchdowns, but the 6-foot-8 behemoth should be poised for at minimum a depth role next year after having to fight for a roster spot entering the 2020 campaign.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Thursday Parham (illness) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact With Hunter Henry still on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Parham could be in line for an expanded role again Week 17 if Henry isn't activated in advance of Sunday's contest against Kansas City. In such a scenario, Parham would continue to work in a tight end timeshare with Stephen Anderson. In the Chargers' Week 16 win over the Broncos, Parham caught two of his three targets for 47 yards, while Anderson chipped in four catches (on six targets) for 48 yards.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes practicing Parham (illness) was back at practice Thursday, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact It remains to be seen if he'll be listed as a full or limited participant, but with Hunter Henry still on the reserve/COVID-19 list as of Thursday, Parham could be in line for added work again Week 17 if Henry isn't activated before Sunday's game against Kansas City.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Parham (illness) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact With Hunter Henry on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Parham now dealing with an unspecified illness, Stephen Anderson is the Chargers' top healthy tight end at this stage of the week for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start in win Parham caught both of his targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Chargers.

Impact Parham got the start in place of Hunter Henry (reserve/COVID-19 list) and played 81 percent of the team's offensive snaps, but the XFL star was overshadowed by Stephen Anderson who nearly led the team in receiving. The lack of targets is slightly troubling considering Parham previously appeared to have the one-up on Anderson for the team's backup TE spot, but the massive difference in snap count should still give fantasy managers some semblance of confidence in using the 6-foot-8 option if Henry is unable to play in the final game of the regular season.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Likely starting this week Coach Anthony Lynn said Parham will start at tight end if Hunter Henry isn't removed from the COVID-19 list for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange Cou...

Impact With Henry looking unlikely to play, Parham and Stephen Anderson are the only tight ends on the roster. The Chargers may promote Matt Sokol from the practice squad before Sunday's game, but Parham still will be the favorite to get targets. The 6-foot-8 tight end had 307 yards and four touchdowns in five XFL games earlier this year, but he's caught just five of 15 targets for 75 yards and two TDs for the Chargers, averaging 12.5 offensive snaps in 11 appearances.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Bevell can't coach vs Bucs due to COVID protocols

Detroit Lions interim coach Darrell Bevell is the NFL’s first head coach to miss a game because of COVID-19 protocols even though he has not tested positive for the coronavirus

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: UTSA football coach Jeff Traylor tests positive

Texas-San Antonio football coach Jeff Traylor has tested positive for COVID-19, leaving his status in doubt for the First Responders Bowl against No. 16 Louisiana-Lafayette on Satu...

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, Herbert

Justin Herbert scored on 1-yard plunge to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 30-27 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders need quick fix vs. Chargers to stay in playoff hunt

Little has gone right for the Las Vegas Raiders since they came within less than a minute of pulling off a season sweep against defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers' Herbert faces new challenges with short week

Quarterback Justin Herbert makes his Thursday night debut when the Los Angeles Chargers travel to Las Vegas to face the Raiders

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season high in receptions Parham caught two of his four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 45-0 loss against the Patriots.

Impact Parham did see a season-high in receptions (two), targets (four), yards (21) and snaps (19), but it's a byproduct of the Patriots taking away most of the Chargers' offensive options. The 23-year-old will likely revert back to his minimal role as the Chargers take on the Falcons next week whose weak defense to tight ends will allow for Hunter Henry to see more opportunities.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No targets against Jets Parham didn't receive a target in Sunday's win over the Jets.

Impact The 23-year-old tight end failed to catch a pass for the third time in four games. Parham has enjoyed some success this year with two of his three receptions happening in the end zone. However, his upside is severely capped as the No. 2 option behind Hunter Henry.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No receptions in loss Parham caught zero of his three targets in Sunday's 31-26 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Parham's most memorable target came on the game's final play when quarterback Justin Herbert attempted to hit the 6-foot-8 tight end on a game-winning fade toward the upper right corner of the end zone only for the pass to be ruled incomplete upon review. Virgil Green (ankle) remains on IR, which gives Parham the opportunity to contribute more to the Chargers' offense, but it's hard to expect much from the big-bodied target. The tight end played a mere nine snaps Sunday and will most likely play a similar role so long as Hunter Henry remains healthy.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE