Chargers could welcome back Njoku and Perryman from injury soon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:52 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Chargers could welcome back Njoku and Perryman from injury soon
Summary

The Chargers have opened return windows for tight end David Njoku and linebacker Denzel Perryman. Njoku is recovering from a fibula injury and has been on injured reserve since Week 2. He may be eligible to return for their Week 9 game against the Texans. Perryman, who has not played this season due to an undisclosed injury, has also been on injured reserve but is close to returning. The Chargers are currently the only winless team in the NFL and will seek their first victory this Sunday.

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  • •David Njoku's return window has opened after five games on injured reserve.
  • •Denzel Perryman also approaches a return after being sidelined this season.
  • •Chargers are winless heading into their upcoming game against the Texans.
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  • 6:52 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers announce injury news on two key players
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The Chargers could get back two key players from each side of the ball soon.

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