JOSHUA PALMER NEWS

Chargers News: Joshua Palmer is Expected to Be Back For Training Camp Good news for Palmer!

JUNE 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Chargers News: NFL Writer Believes Joshua Palmer's Role is At Risk Too many options for the Bolts?

JUNE 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Chargers News: NFL Writer Believes Joshua Palmer's Role is At Risk Too many options for the Bolts?

JUNE 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chargers WR Coach Believes Joshua Palmer Can Adapt to Any Situation Will he find a bigger role in 2023?

JUNE 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Chargers looking to add playmakers for QB Herbert in draft

Brandon Staley heads into his third draft as the Chargers coach confident in his core group of starters

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in playoff defeat Palmer recorded two receptions on six targets for 31 yards in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Palmer entered the game as the Chargers' second receiver with Mike Williams (back) sidelined, and his opportunity only further increased when DeAndre Carter suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter. In contrast to the regular season, Palmer struggled with the extra looks, as he failed to get on the same page with Justin Herbert. Despite the poor ending to his season, Palmer took a significant step forward in his second campaign as a pro. However, with Keenan Allen and Williams back in the mix in 2023, Palmer is likely to remain the Chargers' third wide receiver.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be No. 2 WR sans Williams Palmer could be in store for a prominent role in Saturday's playoff game against the Jaguars, as fellow wide receiver Mike Williams (back) has been ruled out.

Impact Palmer's expected to operate as the No. 2 wide receiver behind Keenan Allen in Williams' absence. With star quarterback Justin Herbert throwing him the ball, Palmer produced 769 yards and three touchdowns in the regular season, including a Week 11 outburst of 106 yards and two touchdowns against the Chiefs in a game Williams left early after aggravating an ankle injury.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in Week 18 Palmer secured four of six targets for 39 yards in the Chargers' 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact Palmer's modest performance was underwhelming within a Week 18 context, but it doesn't sully what was a career-best regular season that saw the second-year wideout post a 72-769-3 line across 16 games. Additionally, Palmer could be primed for a substantial role in Saturday's wild-card road matchup versus the Jaguars, considering Mike Williams exited Sunday's game with a back injury and could therefore be sidelined or limited against Jacksonville.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Palmer Flashes NBA-Level Vertical Leap on Two-Point-Conversion Catch Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer catches a two-point conversion from quarterback Chase Daniel.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • CHARGERS.COM

Absent from box score Palmer did not catch his only target in the 31-10 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Impact While Palmer did play a healthy amount of snaps (36), the nature of Sunday's blowout meant the third wideout took a relative back seat with most of the Chargers' regulars sitting by the fourth quarter. The second-year wideout has seen his production dip dramatically with the return of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, to the point he's not at all a lock for fantasy lineups next week despite the Chargers having plenty to play for in terms of playoff seeding.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Next to nothing in win Palmer caught two of his three targets for 16 yards in the 20-3 win Monday over the Colts.

Impact The Colts struggled to muster any sort of offense, which allowed a lethargic Chargers offense to putter through a game that was hardly in any doubt. Monday marked the third straight game in which Palmer drew seven or less targets after recording 58 from Weeks 6-13. The return of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams from their respective injuries has essentially relegated Palmer to fourth in the target chain, with running back Austin Ekeler also a featured member of the passing attack.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five catches Sunday Palmer caught all five of his targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Titans.

Impact The second-year wideout has seen his volume shrink the last two weeks with both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams healthy, but Palmer has stayed fairly productive with a 9-102 line on 11 targets. He could post big numbers in Week 16 even on limited looks from Justin Herbert against a reeling Colts defense that just got lit up by Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Williams, Allen on field, Chargers can be dangerous

The Los Angeles Chargers had wide receivers Mike Williams and Keenan Allen back on the field together in their 23-17 win over the Miami Dolphins

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Low mark in targets Palmer caught four of his six targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Despite Justin Herbert attempting 51 passes, the second-year wideout saw just six targets, his lowest figure dating back to Week 5. The return of Mike Williams and the continual health of Keenan Allen may finally bump Palmer out of obviously must-start fantasy territory, but he's still been a reliable target in PPR formats given the Chargers' reliance on the passing attack.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bevy of targets once more Palmer caught seven of his 11 targets for 60 yards in the 27-20 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact Palmer now has 46 targets over the past five weeks, with 28 coinciding with the return of Keenan Allen (hamstring). The second-year receiver has quietly continued to build on what was a promising end to his rookie season and could be on pace to scratch 800 receiving yards despite entering the season as the clear fourth priority in the passing game. Even with Mike Williams' (ankle) return on the horizon, Palmer should still be a factor most weeks moving forward.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five catches in win Palmer recorded five receptions on seven targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Palmer was expected to serve as the Chargers' second receiver behind Keenan Allen, though he was ultimately overshadowed by DeAndre Carter. Even so, Palmer managed a pair of 18-yard receptions to turn in a decent performance. So long as Mike Williams (ankle) remains out, Palmer should keep a significant role in the offense. Entering Sunday, he had topped 100 receiving yards in two of his last three games -- the latter of which came with Allen on the field -- so Palmer has proven capable of providing spike performances when provided with the opportunity.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to handle No. 2 role Sunday Palmer is expected to remain the Chargers' No. 2 receiver in Sunday's game against the Cardinals with Mike Williams (ankle) listed as out for the contest.

Impact Even though Keenan Allen returned from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury in last week's loss to the Chiefs, he was limited to playing 68 percent of the snaps on offense. Meanwhile, Williams aggravated his high-ankle sprain and departed in the first quarter, allowing Palmer to finish as the Chargers' top receiver on the night in terms of both playing time (92 percent snap share) and production (eight catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns on 10 targets). Expect Allen's usage to increase now that he's further removed from the injury, but Williams' absence once again frees Palmer up to handle reps against an opposing defense's No. 2 cornerback. Any uptick in targets that Allen receives Week 12 may come at the expense of running back Austin Ekeler rather than Palmer, as Allen typically works out of the slot and typically run routes in the same short and intermediate areas as Ekeler.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce show Chiefs are AFC West kings in win over Chargers

Patrick Mahomes threw three TDs to Travis Kelce, including the game-winner in the final minute in yet another K.C. comeback win.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Joshua Palmer's second TD catch of 'SNF' gives Chargers late lead over Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer's second touchdown catch of 'Sunday Night Football' gives the Chargers a late lead over the...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • NFL.COM

Big outing in loss Palmer snared eight of his 10 targets for 106 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact The return of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams did nothing to impact Palmer's burgeoning fantasy value as the second-year receiver corralled a 50-yard first-quarter touchdown and also tallied the go-ahead score late in the fourth before the Chiefs rallied to win the game. The status of Williams, who left in the second quarter with an ankle injury, will obviously be something to monitor, but at this point it appears Palmer will continue to be a mainstay in a Chargers offense that has been desperate for playmakers.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 11: Top viral moments from Bears-Falcons, Cowboys-Vikings, more

Week 11 of the NFL featured plenty of fun moments including an incredible Mike Ditka-themed bachelor party at the Bears-Falcons game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Ineffective in loss Palmer caught three of his eight targets for 44 yards in the 22-16 loss Sunday to the 49ers.

Impact Palmer got another opportunity as the Chargers' No. 1 wideout with Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) sidelined, but he wasn't able to make the most of the opportunity, seeing a three-week low of eight targets thanks in large part to a fearsome pass rush from the opposition. It's unclear when Allen and Williams will eventually make their returns, but expect Palmer to be a fantasy option for however long they're out.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another chance as No. 1 wideout Palmer is expected to serve as the Chargers' No. 1 receiver in Sunday's game at San Francisco with both Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) listed as out for the con...

Impact Following their Week 8 bye, the Chargers were without both Allen and Williams for the first time all season in last Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons. In their absences, Palmer stepped up to deliver his best performance of the season, reeling in eight of 10 targets for 106 yards. DeAndre Carter and Michael Bandy should continue to get expanded roles in three-receiver sets while Allen and Williams are out, but Palmer looks like the most reliable fantasy option among the Chargers' healthy receivers this week. The matchup with a formidable San Francisco defense isn't ideal on paper for Palmer, though the 49ers have done a better job at stifling the run game than the passing game this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers continuing to show mettle in rallying for victories

The Los Angeles Chargers are 5-3 for the second straight year after Sunday's 20-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Final Drive: Joshua Palmer Shines in Chargers' 20-17 Win Over Falcons Chris Hayre, Hayley Elwood and Eric Smith recap a wild 20-17 win in Atlanta that improved the Chargers to 5-3 (:30) before looking ahead to...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM