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LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 7-4 · 2ND IN AFC WEST
7-4 · 2ND IN AFC WEST
Next Game at Falcons · Sun 6:00PM
LAC -1.0 TOTAL 47.5
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert ready to get the season started
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is ready for the regular season, especially after what turned out to be an eventful training campSEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joey Bosa - Off injury report Bosa (hand) was absent from the Chargers' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Raiders.
Impact Bosa was spotted practicing without a club Monday, so it's no surprise he's been removed from Los Angeles' injury report Wednesday. The 29-year-old defensive end has put just one full season together in the last four years, with that season coming in 2021. Expect the four-time Pro Bowler to continue being one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL when he's on the field in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Herbert - Not on injury report Herbert (foot) isn't listed on the initial injury report for Sunday's season opener against the Raiders.
Impact A few weeks of rest seemed to take care of his plantar fascia injury, with Herbert returning to practice Aug. 19 and now participating without limitations. The fact he isn't even listed on the injury report suggests he'll have his usual mobility Sunday in his first ever game under coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman. WR DJ Chark (hip) is the only significant injury concern for the Chargers offense, and even he may be more of an ancillary piece than a regular starter.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
DJ Chark - Doesn't practice Wednesday Chark (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Chark's been dealing with an injury since last month, and Wednesday's injury report confirmed that the wideout is tending to a hip issue. Chark will need to return to practice by Friday in order to avoid a Week 1 injury designation, but if he's limited or out Sunday against the Raiders, Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston would be in line to lead the team's WR corps versus Las Vegas.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
DJ Chark - Not seen at practice Chark (hip) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The Chargers' upcoming practice report will confirm both Chark's participation level and the nature of his injury. Assuming he is listed as 'DNP' he'll have two more chances to get reps in before Sunday's season opener against the Raiders.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Gus Edwards - Co-starter with Dobbins Edwards is listed as a co-starter with J.K. Dobbins on the Chargers' unofficial Week 1 depth chart heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Impact Edwards and Dobbins are both familiar with the rushing scheme of Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman, as both running backs previously played under Roman in Baltimore. Dobbins is faster and has better hands, but Edwards should get a steady diet of inside runs and valuable goal-line work after racking up 13 rushing touchdowns with the Ravens in 2023. Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins are listed as the backups at running back.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
J.K. Dobbins - Healthy heading into Week 1 Dobbins looked healthy in training camp heading into Sunday's season opener against the Raiders, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact Dobbins tore his Achilles in Week 1 of 2023 with the Ravens and missed the rest of the season, but he has healed up and looked spry in camp with the Chargers. Popper believes Dobbins will contribute regularly as a pass catcher, and Dobbins still has the speed to beat defenders to the edge in the running game. Dobbins is expected to begin his Chargers tenure in a timeshare with Gus Edwards. Both running backs previously played under Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman in Baltimore.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
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NFL rookie QBs Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix set to start in Week 1
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Falcons add 3rd QB ahead of season opener, signing Nathan Peterman to practice squad
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Taylor Heinicke goes from watching a documentary about Jim Harbaugh to playing for him with Chargers
Taylor Heinicke took part in his first practice for the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday as they began preparations for Sunday’s opener against the Las Vegas RaidersSEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DJ Chark - Still missing from practice Chark (hip) wasn't seen at the portion of Monday's practice open to the media, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Chark is two weeks removed from developing a limp due to an apparent hip injury in practice, which has sidelined him in the meantime. The Chargers aren't required to post an injury report until Wednesday ahead of Sunday's contest against the Raiders, so clarity surrounding his situation may come in the near future. Once he's healthy, Chark will be part of a receiving corps that's paced by Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Bosa - Nearing return? Bosa (hand) was spotted participating in Monday's practice without a club on his left hand, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bosa broke his left hand during a joint practice with the Rams on Aug. 4, but he appears to be nearing a full return to the field. The 2016 first-round pick has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons, appearing in just 16 regular-season games and recording 30 total tackles, including 9.0 sacks. It's unclear if Bosa will be ready for the Bolts' Week 1 contest against the Raiders, but practicing without a club Monday appears to be a step in the right direction.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Joshua Palmer - Poll position for top targets Palmer is in position to be the team's leader in targets this season, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports
Impact This isn't a shocking statement by Popper, but it underscores the relationship that Palmer and Justin Herbert have compared to the collection of newcomers on the roster. Rookie second-round pick Ladd McConkey profiles as the wideout most likely to challenge Palmer for a plethora of targets, but the fourth-year wideout has been Herbert's fourth-most targeted wideout in his young career, a stat that matters significantly given the Pro Bowl quarterback missed critical time in training camp due to a foot injury.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers sign kicker Cameron Dicker to a 4-year extension worth $22.04 million, AP source says
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Cameron Dicker - Inks four-year deal with Bolts The Chargers and Dicker agreed to terms Friday on a four-year, $22 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Dicker's new deal reportedly includes $12.5 million guaranteed. As a result of the contract, Dicker is linked to Los Angeles through the 2028 season. In his two-year career, Dicker has converted 52 of 55 field-goal attempts and all 59 of his extra-point tries, making him one of the most reliable placekickers in the NFL. There could be a chance for him to improve his fantasy production this season if new coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman can put the Chargers in more consistent scoring position.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Kolton Miller's return gives Raiders much-needed stability on offensive line
Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller is one of the few uncertainties for the team even though he missed nearly all of the offseason and preseason while recovering from shoul...AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers continue upgrading roster by acquiring QB Taylor Heinicke from Falcons
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Mike Williams practicing in team drills and expected to be available for Jets' regular-season opener
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Sherrone Moore starts new era, leading defending champion and No. 9 Michigan against Fresno State
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The Chiefs' pursuit of a 3-peat is the hot topic among many storylines entering 2024 NFL season
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