OTITO OGBONNIA NEWS

Activated from IR, playing Monday The Chargers activated Ogbonnia (elbow) from injured reserve, and he is active for Monday night's game against the Eagles, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact Ogbonnia has been officially cleared to return Monday from a five-game absence due to an elbow injury, and he'll join Scott Matlock as the Chargers' rotational options at defensive end behind starters Justin Eboigbe and Da'Shawn Hand. Ogbonnia logged one solo tackle across the four regular-season games prior to his placement on IR in late October.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Ogbonnia (elbow) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Eagles.

Impact The Chargers designated Ogbonnia to return to practice on Nov. 29 after missing the last five games with an elbow injury. Though he has not been officially activated off injury reserve, the 25-year-old was able to string together multiple full practices, giving him the potential to play Week 14 against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Eying a return from IR Ogbonnia (elbow) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Ogbonnia was designated to return to practice Nov 29, and his two full practice sessions this week create a three-consecutive-practice string that bodes well for his Monday availability. The defensive end has the potential to play his first game since the singular snap he logged before injury in the Chargers' Week 7 loss to the Colts.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Staying on IR Ogbonnia (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ogbonnia was cleared to return to practice Wednesday and put together an LP-LP-FP practice log. However, he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery from an elbow injury to be activated off injured reserve. Ogbonnia's next opportunity to play is Week 14 against the Eagles on Monday, Dec. 8.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Will return to practice this week Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Ogbonnia (elbow) will have his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ogbonnia was injured one snap into the Chargers' Week 7 loss to the Colts and has been sidelined since. In four games this season, Ogbonnia has logged just one tackle (one solo) on 66 defensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR with elbow injury The Chargers placed Ogbonnia (elbow) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Ogbonnia sustained an elbow injury during the first quarter of the Chargers' 38-24 loss to the Colts on Sunday. The injury is severe enough for him to be placed on IR, which means he'll be forced to miss at least the next four games. That makes Week 13 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30 the earliest Ogbonnia is eligible to return. Scott Matlock should see a bump in rotational snaps in defensive end behind Naquan Jones and Justin Eboigbe in Ogbonnia's absence.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP on Monday Ogbonnia (elbow) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact The Chargers didn't actually practice Monday but were required to release an injury report ahead of Thursday night's game against the Vikings. Ogbonnia suffered the elbow injury in Sunday's loss to the Colts and was unable to return to the contest.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP on Monday Ogbonnia (elbow) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact The Chargers didn't actually practice Monday but were required to release an injury report ahead of Thursday night's game against the Vikings. Ogbonnia suffered the elbow injury in Sunday's loss to the Colts and was unable to return to the contest.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Done for day Ogbonnia (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Colts.

Impact Ogbonnia suffered an elbow injury in the first quarter and he we will now be forced to miss the rest of the game. In his absence, Naquan Jones and Scott Matlock will continue to see added reps on the defensive line versus Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Done for day Ogbonnia (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Colts.

Impact Ogbonnia suffered an elbow injury in the first quarter, and he we will now be forced to miss the rest of the game. In his absence, Naquan Jones and Scott Matlock will continue to see added reps on the defensive line versus Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Sunday's game early Ogbonnia is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts due to an elbow injury.

Impact Ogbonnia sustained the injury early in the first quarter, and he'll be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Naquan Jones and Scott Matlock are in line to see more snaps at defensive end for as long as Ogbonnia is out of the game.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in Sunday's preseason game Ogbonnia played six snaps during Sunday's 27-13 preseason win versus the Saints, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ogbonnia had been dealing with an undisclosed injury earlier in the month, but he was evidently back in playing shape for the Chargers' second contest of the preseason. After handling a big role on the defensive line with the Chargers in 2024, he projects to do the same in 2025.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 5 • CHARGERS.COM

Dealing with undisclosed issue Ogbonnia exited Saturday's practice with an undisclosed injury and did not return, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ogbonnia was a key part of the Chargers' defensive line in 2024, logging 487 defensive snaps across 17 games. The severity of the issue is unknown, but his absence would be significant if the injury lingers into the regular season.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Plays every game in 2024 Ogbonnia played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 37 tackles (14 solo).

Impact Ogbonnia played in just 15 regular-season games between 2022 and 2023 due to injury, but he was able to start in every game in 2024 (including playoffs ) and finished with a career-high 37 combined tackles. The 2022 fifth-round pick will likely be the Chargers' starting nose tackle for the 2025 campaign.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Broncos Ogbonnia (pelvis) is active for Thursday night's game against Denver.

Impact Ogbonnia has been dealing with a pelvic injury this week, but he gave himself a chance to play after logging a limited practice Wednesday. The third-year nose tackle has logged 15 tackles (six solo) over his last five games and will suit up for Thursday's AFC West showdown.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play in Week 16 Ogbonnia (pelvis) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact Ogbonnia upgraded from DNPs on Monday and Tuesday to a limited session Wednesday, giving himself a chance to play in Thursday night's divisional contest. If the 24-year-old is able to play through his pelvis injury in Week 16, he'll likely serve as one of the Chargers' top interior defensive linemen.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play in Week 16 Ogbonnia (pelvis) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact Ogbonnia upgraded from DNPs on Monday and Tuesday to a limited session Wednesday, giving himself a chance to play in Thursday night's divisional contest. If the 24-year-old is able to play through his pelvis injury in Week 16, he'll likely serve as one of the Chargers' top interior defensive linemen.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined to start week Ogbonnia (pelvis) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.

Impact Ogbonnia's status is only an estimate as the Chargers held a walkthrough to begin their prep for a game against the Broncos on Thursday. The UCLA product played a season-high 40 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, but likely suffered the injury late in the game.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Otito Ogbonnia and Khalil Mack Pounce on Minshew for 4-Yard Sack Defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia and outside linebacker Khalil Mack pounce on Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew for a 4-yard sac...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

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AUGUST 8, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

Looking good to go Saturday Ogbonnia (knee) was not listed on the Chargers' injury report Tuesday.

Impact Ogbonnia has sat out of the Chargers' last two games due to a nagging knee injury, but it looks like he will play in Week 16. In five games so far this season, he has compiled 11 tackles (five solo).

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to the field The Chargers opened the 21-day activation window from the PUP list for Ogbonnia (kneecap) on Thursday, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Ogbonnia's activation window has been opened and he was spotted participating in individual drills during Thursday's practice, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. The 23-year-old recorded 14 total tackles, including one tackle for loss, in seven appearances before rupturing his left patellar tendon in 2022.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE