DRUE TRANQUILL NEWS

Battling groin injury Tranquill has missed the past two practices due to a groin injury, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Per coach Brandon Staley, the team doesn't believe Tranquill's injury is anything serious, so the linebacker will likely return to practice before long. Tranquill's expected to start in 2022 after notching 76 tackles in 14 games last season.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three Takeaways: Drue Tranquill Talks Key Free Agent Additions on Defense, Excitement in the Building "You just sense that there’s some really good momentum being built...We’ve got a lot of guys in there just competing with each other. There’...

MAY 5, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM

Drue Tranquill on Kenneth Murray: 'He's as Focused as Ever and as Hungry as Ever' Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill shares the grit that Kenneth Murray has to get back on the field as he recovers from ankle surgery.

MAY 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Let's Play: Drue Tranquill vs. Uchenna Nwosu in Super Smash Bros Drue Tranquill and Uchenna Nwosu battle it out in a duel of Super Smash Bros in this episode of Let's Play! Presented by Southern California...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM

Will play Sunday Tranquill (ankle) is active Sunday against the Raiders, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Tranquill will return after a one-game absence, which should be a boost to the Chargers' linebacker unit and defense as whole.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Herbert aims for consistency with playoffs on line

The stakes for Justin Herbert arguably haven’t been higher since he led Oregon to the Rose Bowl two years ago

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to play Sunday Tranquill (ankle) is listed as questionable but likely to play Sunday against the Raiders according to head coach Brandon Staley, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Tranquill suffered the injury against the Texans in Week 16 and sat out Week 17 against Denver. His return in a win-or-go-home game Sunday against the Raiders would be a boost not only to the Chargers' linebacker unit, but to the defense as a whole.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Tranquill (ankle) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The linebacker missed the Chargers' win over the Broncos last weekend while dealing with ankle injury, though his ability to practice Wednesday bodes well for his chances to play Sunday night against the Raiders. Tranquill has had a strong third season in the league, making 72 tackles while recording his first 1.5 sacks of his career as well as deflecting a pass and recovering a fumble over 13 contests.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers look to carry momentum into must-win vs. Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers had their most complete game of the season in defeating the Denver Broncos 34-13 on Sunday

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive Sunday Tranquill (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Tranquill won't be available in Week 17. In his absence, Nick Niemann is expected to step into a starting role against Denver.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Broncos Tranquill (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Tranquill was held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday and appears unlikely to play in Week 17. If he's ultimately held out, Nick Niemann could step into a starting role Sunday.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takeout with Drue Tranquill Linebacker Drue Tranquill sits down for a candlelit dinner with quarterback Chase Daniel to rank his favorite of the Jonas Brothers and shar...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers' defensive flaws on display with short-handed unit

Joey Bosa and Derwin James can do plenty of things to mask a subpar season for the Los Angeles Chargers defense

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans run past Chargers 41-29, ding LA's playoff hopes

Rex Burkhead ran for a career-high 149 yards and two touchdowns, and the Houston Texans took advantage of three turnovers to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-29

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers leg injury Sunday Tranquill (leg) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Texans, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Tranquill recorded five tackles before leaving the team's Week 16 contest with a leg injury. If he's unable to return, Nick Niemann will likely see increased snaps for the remainder of the contest.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questions from a Popeyes Box: Drue Tranquill On a special Christmas edition of Questions from a Popeyes Box, linebacker Drue Tranquill answers what his favorite Christmas gift was as a...

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers offensive tackle Slater placed on COVID-19 list

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and entered league protocols

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top Quotes ' Drue Tranquill's Monday Media Availability Take a look at the transcript from Drue Tranquill's media availability on Monday.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers place Allen on NFL's reserve/COVID-19 list

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was placed on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list Monday

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers' defense finally rises to occasion when needed most

Chargers coach Brandon Staley said last week he was looking for that performance from which he could say the defense was the driving factor in a win

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Effective against Bengals Tranquill recorded 10 tackles (six solo), a sack and a pass defense in Sunday's 41-22 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Tranquill tied for the team lead in tackles during Sunday's blowout win while also recording his highest total in the category since Week 5. The 26-year-old has had somewhat inconsistent results for the Chargers this year, and he's now recorded 57 tackles (34 solo), 1.5 sacks and a pass defense across his first 10 appearances of the season.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drue Tranquill Delivers Big Sack on 3rd Down Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Puro Chargers Episodio 12 With Drue Tranquill - 2021 Adrian Garcia Marquez and Francisco Pinto are joined by Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill ahead of the Bolts' road trip to Cincinnati to ta...

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Drue Tranquill on Justin Jones' Leadership Linebacker Drue Tranquil speaks to the media about facing Teddy Bridgewater, how Justin Jones has evolved as a leader, and more.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Joseph is 4th Chargers player to test positive for COVID-19

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Linval Joseph entered the league’s COVID-19 protocol on Monday following a positive test

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS