Chargers place tight ends Njoku and Kolar on injured reserve following injuries

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Chargers place tight ends Njoku and Kolar on injured reserve following injuries
Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers have placed tight ends David Njoku and Charlie Kolar on injured reserve after both sustained injuries during their recent 26–14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Njoku suffered a fibula injury and Kolar has a forearm injury, leading to their absence for at least four games. This development complicates an already struggling offense that now includes only one tight end, Oronde Gadsden II, on the active roster. With additional injuries to five free agent acquisitions, the Chargers currently face an uncertain season as they prepare for a challenging matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3.

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  • Njoku carted off with fibula injury; Kolar has forearm injury.
  • Both tight ends to miss at least four games.
  • Chargers have only one active tight end remaining.
  • Team is 0–2 with back-to-back home losses.
  • Next game is against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3.
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  • 11:56 PMYahoo SportsChargers place primary tight ends on injured reserve as nightmare season continues
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The injuries are a devastating blow to an already struggling offense, which relies on its tight ends to serve as blockers.

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