Chargers elevate Isas Waxter ahead of Week 2 matchup against Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Chargers have elevated cornerback Isas Waxter from their practice squad in preparation for their Week 2 game against the Raiders. This decision follows the announcement that cornerback Elijah Molden is unable to play due to a hamstring injury. Molden logged five tackles in the previous week's loss to the Cardinals. Waxter has been part of the Chargers organization since January 2026 and spent time primarily on the practice squad since then. He is expected to provide depth in the upcoming matchup.
- •Waxter elevated to active roster for Week 2 game against Raiders
- •Elijah Molden ruled out with hamstring injury
- •Waxter joined Chargers in January 2026 after futures contract
- •Molden recorded five tackles in Week 1 loss to Cardinals
- •Waxter primarily played with the practice squad prior to elevation
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers make roster move ahead of Week 2 match vs. Raiders
"The Chargers have elevated cornerback Isas Waxter ahead of their Week 2 match against the Raiders.
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