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Chargers place WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:03 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Chargers place WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve

Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers announced the placement of WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve following a hamstring injury. This decision comes after the Chargers' disappointing home loss to the Arizona Cardinals in their 2026 season opener. Lambert-Smith is expected to miss at least the next four games as the team also deals with other injuries in the receiving corps, to Ladd McConkey, who is listed as day-to-day. In response, the Chargers promoted WR Gary Jennings from their practice squad and signed DB Isas Waxter.

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Status Watch

•Lambert-Smith injured his hamstring in Week 1 against the Cardinals.
•Chargers elevate WR Gary Jennings from the practice squad.
•Ladd McConkey is day-to-day with a rib injury.
•The Chargers lost their season opener at home to the Cardinals.
•Los Angeles hopes to avoid an 0-2 start as they prepare for the Raiders.

Latest Updates

4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers Hit With Injury Blow, Place WR on IR

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Chargers are having a tough week. They were upset at home by the Arizona Cardinals in their 2026 season opener, and lost a couple of players due to injury. On Tuesday the Chargers made the decision to place one of their young, up-and-coming playmakers on injured reserve. Los Angeles Chargers Place WR […] The post Chargers Hit With Injury Blow, Place WR on IR appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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