Chargers release first injury report before Sunday matchup against Cardinals

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Chargers release first injury report before Sunday matchup against Cardinals
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The Chargers released their initial injury report on Wednesday ahead of their Week 1 game against the Cardinals. EDGE Khalil Mack and CB Deane Leonard were the only two players who did not participate in practice. Mack was sidelined for rest, while Leonard is managing an abdominal injury. Several other players were listed as limited participants, including S RJ Mickens with an ankle issue, RB Keaton Mitchell with a hamstring injury, and both WR Brenen Thompson and EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu with hip injuries. Mitchell participated in a limited capacity, which follows a period of missed practices due to an undisclosed issue. Despite the injuries, head coach Jim Harbaugh stated he expects offensive tackle Rashawn Slater to be available to play on Sunday.

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  • •Khalil Mack and Deane Leonard did not practice on Wednesday.
  • •Rashawn Slater is expected to play on Sunday despite a knee injury.
  • •Keaton Mitchell returned to practice in a limited capacity.
  • •Four players including RJ Mickens and Tuli Tuipulotu were listed as limited participants.
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The Chargers hit the field for their first practice of Bills week and it has unfortunately come with a rather lengthy injury report. In all, 14 players grace the list with two of them being Khalil Mack and Derwin James who received veteran days off. James has a fractured pinky, but the plan is for […]

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The Los Angeles Chargers had another lengthy injury report as they continued their preparation for the Week 3 game against the Buffalo Bills.

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