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David Njoku hurt as Chargers struggle early against Cardinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:12 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

David Njoku hurt as Chargers struggle early against Cardinals

Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers faced a difficult start to the season, losing to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1. In the following game against the Las Vegas Raiders, tight end David Njoku was carted off the field due to a knee injury and is questionable to return. Njoku, who joined the Chargers this offseason, had previously demonstrated his value with five catches for 58 yards. Additionally, defensive player Derwin James suffered a hand injury during the game. The Chargers have consistently faced injury challenges, which may hinder their potential this season.

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Status Watch

•Chargers lost to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1
•David Njoku carted off with a knee injury
•Njoku is questionable to return
•Derwin James also injured during the game
•Chargers face ongoing injury challenges

Latest Updates

10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers news: Justin Herbert, LA's dreadful start gets worse with David Njoku injury

What they're saying

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Luck has not been on the Los Angeles Chargers’ side in recent years, nor has the injury bug . In Week 1, the Chargers inexplicably lost to the Arizona Cardinals. During Week 2, the team was handed unfortunate injury news. David Njoku was carted off the field because of a knee injury. The tight end is questionable to return. Furthermore, Derwin […] The post Chargers news: Justin Herbert, LA's dreadful start gets worse with David Njoku injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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