Chargers list Mitchell and Tuipulotu as limited for Week 1 against Cardinals
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers released their first injury report of the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday as the team prepares for Sunday’s opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Cornerback Deane Leonard is the only player ruled out of practice with an abdomen injury. Linebacker Khalil Mack sat out the session for a veteran rest day. Safety R.J. Mickens, running back Keaton Mitchell, wide receiver Brenen Thompson, and edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu were all listed as limited participants. Mitchell and Thompson are recovering from injuries that limited their availability during recent training camp sessions.
- •Deane Leonard missed practice entirely with an abdomen injury.
- •Khalil Mack received a scheduled veteran rest day.
- •Keaton Mitchell returned to the field this week after missing six consecutive practices.
- •R.J. Mickens, Keaton Mitchell, Brenen Thompson, and Tuli Tuipulotu are limited participants.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — LA Chargers inactives: OLB Tuli Tuipulotu to play vs. Cardinals
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers injury report: Pass rusher Tuli Tuipulotu questionable
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Chargers injury report: Tui Tuipulotu limited
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers vs. Cardinals Injury Report: Keaton Mitchell, Tuli Tuipulotu limited to start Week 1
"Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell was a limited participant on Wednesday while Khalil Mack got a veteran’s day off.
"The Chargers, who face the Cardinals on Sunday, released their first injury report of Week 1 on Wednesday.
"Despite being questionable to play with a hip injury, Tuli Tuipulotu was active against the Cardinals.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:05 PMLA Chargers inactives: OLB Tuli Tuipulotu to play vs. Cardinals
Despite being questionable to play with a hip injury, Tuli Tuipulotu was active against the Cardinals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:36 AMChargers injury report: Pass rusher Tuli Tuipulotu questionable
See which Chargers players won't play or might not play on Sunday against the Cardinals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:05 AMLos Angeles Chargers injury report: Tui Tuipulotu limited
The Chargers, who face the Cardinals on Sunday, released their first injury report of Week 1 on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:27 PMChargers vs. Cardinals Injury Report: Keaton Mitchell, Tuli Tuipulotu limited to start Week 1
Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell was a limited participant on Wednesday while Khalil Mack got a veteran’s day off.
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