Ladd McConkey exits Chiefs game with concussion in second quarter
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey left the Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs early due to a concussion sustained in the second quarter. McConkey had just returned from a foot injury earlier in the season and caught a 17-yard pass before injuring his head on the turf. He was helped to the locker room shortly after the incident. The Chargers have ruled him out for the rest of the game, with no timetable provided for his recovery. The team will monitor his progress through the concussion protocol before the next game.
- •McConkey suffered a concussion in the second quarter.
- •He caught a 17-yard pass before the injury.
- •Chargers announced he is out for the remainder of the game.
- •No recovery timetable has been provided for McConkey.
- •Chargers currently trail the Chiefs 9-3.
- 10:43 PMESPN — Chargers' McConkey, back from Week 4 injury, exits with concussion
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football Injury Impact: Ladd McConkey Injury Means Trouble For Chargers Fantasy Managers
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Ladd McConkey injury update as Chargers WR slams head on turf, suffers concussion
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Ladd McConkey update: Latest news on Chargers WR after head injury vs Chiefs
"Chargers WR Ladd McConkey, in his first action since injuring his foot in Week 4, left Sunday's game early after suffering a concussion in the second quarter.
"The Los Angeles Chargers have issued an official update on Ladd McConkey following a head injury against Kansas City Chiefs.
"Latest updates after Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey suffered a concussion against the Chiefs in Week 6.
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External links- ESPNOct 18, 2026, 10:43 PMChargers' McConkey, back from Week 4 injury, exits with concussion
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey, in his first action since injuring his foot in Week 4, left Sunday's game early after suffering a concussion in the second quarter.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 9:48 PMFantasy Football Injury Impact: Ladd McConkey Injury Means Trouble For Chargers Fantasy Managers
Ladd McConkey has been a good pick for fantasy managers, but are any Chargers worth rostering?
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 9:33 PMLadd McConkey injury update as Chargers WR slams head on turf, suffers concussion
Latest updates after Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey suffered a concussion against the Chiefs in Week 6.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 9:32 PMLadd McConkey update: Latest news on Chargers WR after head injury vs Chiefs
The Los Angeles Chargers have issued an official update on Ladd McConkey following a head injury against Kansas City Chiefs.
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