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Derwin James
Coach disagrees with suspension
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that he disagreed with the NFL's decision to suspend James for his hit to the head of Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth in Week 3, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Herbert
Jumps back into practice Wednesday
Herbert, who exited Sunday's loss to the Steelers with an aggravation of his ankle sprain, was able to practice in limited fashion Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Herbert
Status uncertain for Week 4
Herbert left Sunday's loss to the Steelers early after aggravating his ankle sprain, but X-rays taken after the game didn't reveal a more serious injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Quentin Johnston
Could be without starting QB Week 4
Johnston could be catching passes from backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke in Week 4 against the Chiefs, as Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports that Justin Herbert underwent X-rays on his injured ankle and left in a walking boot after Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers.
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Taylor Heinicke
Could be headed for Week 4 start
Heinicke could be in line to start against the Chiefs in Week 4, as Justin Herbert underwent X-rays on his injured ankle and left in a walking boot after Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
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Easton Stick
Likely next man up if Herbert sits
Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Easton Stick would likely start over Taylor Heinicke in Week 3 against the Steelers if Justin Herbert is forced to sit out due to an ankle injury, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Herbert
Expected to play in Week 3
Herbert, who is dealing with an ankle injury, is still expected to play Sunday against the Steelers, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Derius Davis
Could be WR3 in Week 2
Davis may serve as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston for Sunday's game against Carolina after Joshua Palmer was listed as questionable due to a knee injury.
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Quentin Johnston
Larger target share sans Palmer?
Johnston would be the beneficiary of more targets from quarterback Justin Herbert against the Panthers on Sunday if Joshua Palmer is sidelined due to a knee injury.
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Joshua Palmer
Won't face suspension
Palmer isn't expected to be suspended by the league after he was ejected at the end of Sunday's win over the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Joshua Palmer
Ejected in season opener
Palmer was ejected in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 22-10 win over the Raiders, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reports.
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Quentin Johnston
Bigger role due to Chark injury
Johnston is slated to see more work in the passing game due to DJ Chark being placed on the Chargers' injured reserve Saturday with a hip injury this week, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Ladd McConkey
More involvement with Chark injury
McConkey will see heavier involvement in the Chargers' passing game after DJ Chark was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to a hip injury, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Gus Edwards
Listed as co-starter with Dobbins
Edwards and J.K. Dobbins are listed as a co-starters on the Chargers' unofficial Week 1 depth chart heading into Sunday's regular-season opener against the Raiders.
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J.K. Dobbins
Co-starter with Edwards
Dobbins and Gus Edwards are listed as a co-starters on the Chargers' unofficial Week 1 depth chart heading into Sunday's regular-season opener against the Raiders.
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Quentin Johnston
Public praise from Herbert
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert confirmed Wednesday he expects Johnston to be a focal point of the team's passing attack in 2024, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports. "He's a playmaker," Herbert said of Johnston. "He's one of those guys you have to find ways to get him the ball, and when you do, special things happen. And so a large, large part of our offense is just find ways to get him the ball."
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DJ Chark
Questionable for Week 1
Chark is at risk of missing the Chargers' Week 1 matchup against the Raiders due to a hip injury, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Herbert
Says foot is healthy
Herbert, who dealt with a plantar fascia injury to his right foot in training camp, said Wednesday he's back to full health, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Cameron Dicker
Nabs lucrative extension
Dicker signed a four-year, $22 million contract extension with the Chargers on Friday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Joey Bosa
Recently had hand surgery
Bosa revealed Thursday he'd recently had surgery for a broken hand he sustained in a joint practice with the Rams on Aug. 4, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Herbert
Seems set for slow start
Herbert could be slowed by his foot injury to begin the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Quentin Johnston
Big role planned despite drops
Johnston has had some untimely drops in training camp, but the Chargers are still anticipating that the 2023 first-round pick will play a prominent role in 2024, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
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Luis Perez
Chance to climb depth chart?
Perez was the most effective of the Chargers' four quarterbacks in Saturday's preseason opener against the Seahawks, per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com.
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Joshua Palmer
Top pass catcher for LAC?
Palmer is in position to be the No. 1 receiver for the Chargers entering the 2024 season, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports.
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Ladd McConkey
Could begin career without Herbert
McConkey may be catching passes from Easton Stick rather than Justin Herbert as the wide receiver begins his NFL career, as Herbert was diagnosed with a plantar fascia injury Wednesday, which puts his availability for the start of the regular season in doubt.
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