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TROYMAINE POPE
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Listed as doubtful Pope (concussion) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Impact Unless Pope is able to make exceedingly quick progress and fully clear the league's five-step concussion protocol, including gaining full clearance from an independent neurologist, he won't be eligible to suit up Sunday. If Pope indeed misses time, it could provide Joshua Kelley with increased opportunities alongside presumed starter Justin Jackson.
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Still missing practice Pope didn't practice Thursday due to a concussion.
Impact Pope missed his second consecutive practice Thursday as he continues to reside in the league's concussion protocol. Despite spending time between the practice squad and 53-man roster, Pope racked up 15 touches for 95 scrimmage yards in last week's loss to Denver. Pope has just one more practice to take part in this week, so if he's out for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, the Charger backfield will be handled by Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelly.
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Logs DNP after concussion diagnosis Pope (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Pope has shuttled between the Chargers' practice squad and active roster this season, but his first significant action occurred this past Sunday at Denver, when he totaled 15 touches for 95 yards from scrimmage. Unfortunately for Pope, he entered the concussion protocol and must be in the early stages due to his lack of activity in the first practice of Week 9 prep. He'll have two more days to take part, but if he's sidelined Sunday against the Raiders, L.A.'s backfield will be powered by Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley.
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
In concussion protocol Coach Anthony Lynn revealed Wednesday that Pope is in the concussion protocol, Gilbert Manzano of the Orange County Register reports.
Impact Pope produced 95 scrimmage yards on 15 touches in last week's loss to Denver, but he apparently suffered a concussion in that contest. If the running back is unable to clear concussion protocol in time for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley will go back to splitting reps in the Chargers' backfield.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Emerges as key piece in loss Pope carried the ball 10 times for 67 yards and also recorded five receptions on seven targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Broncos.
Impact All but eight of Pope's 67 rushing yards came in the second half as the Chargers attempted to sit on a double-digit first-half lead only to watch the game fall out of their grasp in the closing seconds. It's interesting to note Pope's production essentially came at the expense of Joshua Kelley who hardly played in the later stages of Sunday's contest, although Justin Jackson (41 snaps, 142 total yards) was still around as an effective multi-tooled option. The playing time splits seem to reflect Pope gaining a bit of an upper hand on the "change-of-pace" role as Kelley played just 21 snaps compared to Pope's 25, but coach Anthony Lynn has seemingly always focused on feeding "the hot hand." Regardless, this is a backfield situation to monitor, especially with Austin Ekeler (hamstring) still not expected back anytime soon.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with active roster The Chargers signed Pope to the active roster Saturday.
Impact The Chargers have already elevated Pope from the practice squad twice, so now they offered him a spot on the 53-man roster. He's rushed just once for six yards this season, and he should continue to add backfield depth until Austin Ekeler (hamstring) returns.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers activate Trey Pipkins from COVID-19/reserve list
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Sent back to practice squad Pope reverted back to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact In his second appearance of the season Sunday against the Jaguars, Pope registered 13 special-teams snaps, 12 offensive snaps and a six-yard carry during Los Angeles's 39-29 win. He also made a pivotal contribution while defending a third-quarter Dede Westbrook kick return, scooping up a fumble forced by teammate Tevaughn Campbell.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Herbert leads Chargers to 39-29 victory over Jaguars
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Moves to active roster Pope was activated to the Chargers' active roster Saturday, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Manzano suggests this might not be a good omen for Justin Jackson's status considering he's listed as questionable for Sunday's contest with a knee injury, but Jackson did end up fully practicing Friday so it's possible this is simply a depth move or something to help improve special teams. In any case, we'll know more regarding Jackson's status closer to the 4:25 ET kickoff.
OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers active defensive linemen Ingram, Jones off IR
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Back to practice squad Pope reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact The 26-year-old was promoted as an extra player for Monday Night Football, playing four offensive snaps and nine snaps on special teams. Pope could rejoin the active roster for running back depth later on with Austin Ekeler (hamstring) on injured reserve.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted for Monday's game Pope was promoted to the Chargers' active roster from the practice squad Monday.
Impact The 26-year-old signed to Los Angeles' practice squad in mid-September, and he'll join the active roster as an extra player for Monday's matchup with the Saints. Pope should return to the practice squad after the contest, but he'll provide depth at running back behind Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson with Austin Ekeler (hamstring) on injured reserve.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers Activate DE Joe Gaziano and RB Troymaine Pope Los Angeles Chargers activated defensive end Joe Gaziano and running back Troymaine Pope from the practice squad.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • CHARGERS.COM
Joins Chargers' practice squad Pope signed with the Chargers' practice squad Friday.
Impact Pope appeared in 14 games with Los Angeles last season, during which he mostly contributed on special teams and as a return man. With Justin Jackson (quadriceps) nursing an injury, Pope could have the opportunity to earn a promotion to the active roster in the future.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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