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The 2022 fifth-round pick finally broke out in 2024 starting all 17 games while compiling 37 tackles and 489 defensive snaps as a gap-eating defensive lineman in coach Jim Harbaugh's defensive scheme. The Chargers like to have a number of bigger bodies up front, so while Ogbonnia will rotate snaps frequently, expect the 24-year-old to serve a critical role up front. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $3.98 million contract with the Chargers in May of 2022.
Lands on IR with elbow injury
The Chargers placed Ogbonnia (elbow) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia sustained an elbow injury during the first quarter of the Chargers' 38-24 loss to the Colts on Sunday. The injury is severe enough for him to be placed on IR, which means he'll be forced to miss at least the next four games. That makes Week 13 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30 the earliest Ogbonnia is eligible to return. Scott Matlock should see a bump in rotational snaps in defensive end behind Naquan Jones and Justin Eboigbe in Ogbonnia's absence.
Ogbonnia sustained an elbow injury during the first quarter of the Chargers' 38-24 loss to the Colts on Sunday. The injury is severe enough for him to be placed on IR, which means he'll be forced to miss at least the next four games. That makes Week 13 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30 the earliest Ogbonnia is eligible to return. Scott Matlock should see a bump in rotational snaps in defensive end behind Naquan Jones and Justin Eboigbe in Ogbonnia's absence.
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The third-year pro is poised to take over as the starting nose tackle after Austin Johnson left via free agency, but Ogbonnia will likely share work with veteran addition Poona Ford, especially in obvious running situations. The 2022 fifth-round pick has played in just 15 total games through two seasons due to various lower-body injuries.
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Estimated as DNP on Monday
Ogbonnia (elbow) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
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Done for day
Ogbonnia (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Colts.
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Leaves Sunday's game early
Ogbonnia is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts due to an elbow injury.
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Plays in Sunday's preseason game
Ogbonnia played six snaps during Sunday's 27-13 preseason win versus the Saints, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Dealing with undisclosed issue
Ogbonnia exited Saturday's practice with an undisclosed injury and did not return, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Recovery timeline uncertain
Ogbonnia, who suffered a season-ending quadriceps injury in Week 10 of the 2022 campaign, doesn't yet have a firm return timeline as mandatory minicamp and training camp approach, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie fifth-round pick had gotten his pro career off to a solid start with 14 tackles across his first 133 defensive snaps over seven games before going down with the injury. Ogbonnia's absence in the interior of the Chargers defensive line contributed to Los Angeles ultimately surrendering an elevated 144.2 rushing yards per contest, and with his return timeline still uncertain as summer approaches, Los Angeles opted to sign some veteran insurance in the form of Nick Williams on Friday.
The rookie fifth-round pick had gotten his pro career off to a solid start with 14 tackles across his first 133 defensive snaps over seven games before going down with the injury. Ogbonnia's absence in the interior of the Chargers defensive line contributed to Los Angeles ultimately surrendering an elevated 144.2 rushing yards per contest, and with his return timeline still uncertain as summer approaches, Los Angeles opted to sign some veteran insurance in the form of Nick Williams on Friday.