Chargers believe in Omarion Hampton despite recent reduced workload
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel reaffirmed confidence in running back Omarion Hampton amidst a decrease in his playing time over the past two weeks. While concerns arose about Hampton's status on the depth chart, McDaniel emphasized that the reduced snaps do not reflect a lack of confidence in him. The Chargers aim to better integrate Hampton into their offensive strategy as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Denver Broncos in Week 5.
- •McDaniel insists the team has not lost faith in Hampton.
- •Hampton’s playing time has decreased recently, raising questions about his role.
- •Chargers are looking to enhance Hampton's involvement in the offense.
- •The team faces the Broncos in Week 5, needing consistency.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers still believes in Omarion Hampton despite recent lack of snaps
"The Los Angeles Chargers may be struggling to find consistency across the board, but offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel made it clear that the team has not lost faith in running back Omarion Hampton. Hampton’s role has decreased over the last two weeks, raising questions about whether the former first-round pick has fallen down the Chargers’ depth […] The post Chargers still believes in Omarion Hampton despite recent lack of snaps appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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