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Chargers sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling after Week 1 injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:29 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Chargers sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling after Week 1 injuries

Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling following injuries to Ladd McConkey and KeAndre Lambert-Smith during their season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. McConkey is day-to-day with a rib injury, while Lambert-Smith has been placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. Valdes-Scantling adds experience to the Chargers' receiving corps after winning two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs. Additionally, the Chargers have promoted wide receiver Gary Jennings from the practice squad to bolster their depth ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Status Watch

•Ladd McConkey is day-to-day with a rib injury.
•KeAndre Lambert-Smith placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
•Marquez Valdes-Scantling has 21 career touchdowns.
•Chargers promote Gary Jennings from the practice squad.
•Matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders scheduled for Week 2.

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4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers Add 21-Touchdown Super Bowl Champion Amid Recent Injuries After Week 1

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