Chargers TE David Njoku carted off with knee injury against Raiders
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers tight end David Njoku was carted off during the first half of their Week 2 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on September 20, 2026. Njoku suffered a knee injury early in the second quarter, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the game. Known as a key target for quarterback Justin Herbert, Njoku's absence will require the Chargers to rely on backups Charlie Kolar and Oronde Gadsden. The game is currently ongoing, and Njoku's status will be assessed after the game.
- •David Njoku carted off with a knee injury in the second quarter.
- •Chargers face the Raiders in Week 2 at SoFi Stadium.
- •Njoku's injury creates a larger role for tight ends Charlie Kolar and Oronde Gadsden.
- •The game continues as both teams compete for an early-season win.
- 10:15 PMESPN NFL — Chargers TE Njoku leaves game vs. Raiders with knee injury
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — David Njoku carted off due to knee injury
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Former Browns tight end carted off with injury
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — David Njoku injury: Latest news on Chargers tight end after being carted off
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers TE David Njoku carted off vs. Raiders
"Chargers tight end David Njoku exited Sunday's game against the Raiders in the second quarter on a medical cart with an injury to his right knee.
"Los Angeles Chargers tight end David Njoku was carted off the field during Week 2’s matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders.
"Los Angeles Chargers tight end David Njoku was carted off in Week 2 due to a knee injury.
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLSep 20, 2026, 10:15 PMChargers TE Njoku leaves game vs. Raiders with knee injury
Chargers tight end David Njoku exited Sunday's game against the Raiders in the second quarter on a medical cart with an injury to his right knee.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 10:06 PMDavid Njoku carted off due to knee injury
Los Angeles Chargers tight end David Njoku was carted off in Week 2 due to a knee injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:22 PMFormer Browns tight end carted off with injury
It wasn’t a good Week 2 for the former Browns tight end.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:07 PMDavid Njoku injury: Latest news on Chargers tight end after being carted off
Los Angeles Chargers tight end David Njoku was carted off the field during Week 2’s matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:01 PMChargers TE David Njoku carted off vs. Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers tight end David Njoku is in his first season with the team.
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