Ladd McConkey exits Week 1 game after taking hit against Cardinals
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey left the field during the Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals following a hard hit. The injury occurred while McConkey attempted a catch over the middle of the field, resulting in him reaching for his back after falling to the ground. He received treatment on the field and was able to walk off under his own power but was taken to the blue medical tent for further evaluation. The Chargers subsequently punted after his exit from the game.
- •McConkey suffered an injury while catching a pass.
- •The hit was delivered by Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr.
- •He received on-field treatment but walked off under his own power.
- •McConkey headed to the medical tent for evaluation.
- •The Chargers punted after McConkey's exit.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Ladd McConkey suffers chest injury in Week 1
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ladd McConkey injury: Latest updates on wide receiver from Chargers sideline
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Ladd McConkey injury update as Chargers WR takes big hit in Week 1
"Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey left Sunday’s Week 1 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after taking a hard hit over the middle in the third quarter. McConkey appeared to be in pain after the collision and immediately grabbed…
"Latest updates after Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey exited the game after taking a big hit on catch over the middle of the field in Week 1.
"Ladd McConkey scores TD before leaving with chest injury
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:18 PMLadd McConkey suffers chest injury in Week 1
Ladd McConkey scores TD before leaving with chest injury
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:00 PMLadd McConkey injury: Latest updates on wide receiver from Chargers sideline
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey left Sunday’s Week 1 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after taking a hard hit over the middle in the third quarter. McConkey appeared to be in pain after the collision and immediately grabbed…
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:43 PMLadd McConkey injury update as Chargers WR takes big hit in Week 1
Latest updates after Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey exited the game after taking a big hit on catch over the middle of the field in Week 1.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 10:58 PMNew York Giants Announce Malik Nabers Injury Decision Before Cowboys Game
- NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 10:44 PMDJ Moore injury update: Latest news on Bills WR's status in Week 1 game
NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 10:34 PMWATCH: Jeremiyah Love scored 1st NFL TD for Arizona Cardinals
NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 10:23 PMSaints' Tyler Shough, Chris Olave see career-high yardage in Week 1- NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 10:01 PMLive updates of Cowboys, Giants Week 1 face off to start 2026 season
NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 9:57 PMEx-Cards QB Kyler Murray takes a hard hit, out of Vikings-Packers game
