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Chargers make last-second roster moves, notable inactives for Week 8 vs. Vikings

Tasked with a quick turnaround, the Los Angeles Chargers have made some interesting roster moves decisions ahead of kickoff against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football. There, the Chargers made some notable calls on injured players like Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins.

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Chargers’ Joe Alt officially active for TNF vs. Vikings

The Los Angeles Chargers earned a huge boost ahead of their Thursday Night Football showdown. Star tackle Joe Alt will be back action against the Minnesota Vikings following his NFL injury.

Joe Alt News / LAFB Network / October 23

Chargers vs Vikings: TNF Final Injury Reports — Will Joe Alt Return Tonight?

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football. Here’s a status update on players from both sides. Support Local and Independent Sports Writing – Subscribe To the LAFB Network Today!

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / October 23

1 Big Target The Chargers Must Go After Before the NFL Trade Deadline

There are five teams that injuries have ravaged this season: the Buccaneers, 49ers, Ravens, Commanders, and the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers’ offensive line, running backs, and defense have been completely ravaged by injuries.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / The Lead / October 23

Chargers Face Short Week at Worst Possible Time

The Chargers’ season just keeps getting worse. Their 38-24 loss to the Colts in Week 7 marked their third defeat in their last four games. Now, they’ve had just four days to regroup before hosting the Vikings on Thursday Night Football.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / October 23

Chargers Add 2 RBs To Active Roster Ahead of Vikings Matchup

The Los Angeles Chargers made a pair of key roster moves Thursday afternoon, elevating running backs Nyheim Hines and Jaret Patterson from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 23

Chargers elevate two running backs for TNF amid backfield injuries

The Los Angeles Chargers are aiming to bounce back from their ugly loss to the Indianapolis Colts with a big win over the Minnesota Vikings for Thursday Night Football.

Nyheim Hines News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Chargers Elevate Two Running Backs For Thursday Night

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they elevated RBs Nyheim Hines and Jaret Patterson for tonight’s Thursday Night game against the Vikings. Hines, 28, is a former fourth-round pick of the Colts back in 2018.

Keenan Allen News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Keenan Allen Has a Chance to Make Chargers History on Thursday Night Football

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen can break the franchise’s all-time receptions record tonight. He’s currently seven receptions behind the current record holder, Antonio Gates, meaning an eight-reception performance against the Minnesota Vikings tonight would cement Allen's spot in the Chargers’ record books.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 23

Kirk Herbstreit says what every Chargers fan already knew ahead of TNF

Going into Thursay Night Football, the Los Angeles Chargers are hopeful they can right the ship after their only win, in the last month, coming over the Miami Dolphins.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Justin Herbert News / Sporting News / October 23

Justin Herbert’s GF wows fans with super-sexy social media announcement

L.A. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s new girlfriend, Madison Beer, excites fans with an epic album announcement — wearing only a locket held between her fingers.

Omarion Hampton News / Sporting News / October 23

When is Omarion Hampton returning from IR? Latest injury update on Chargers RB

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton will be out for Week 8, as his stint on injured reserve continues. But will Hampton be back when first eligible?

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 23

Chargers fans' nemesis may have just cursed the Bolts vs. the Vikings

Ask a group of Los Angeles Chargers fans how they feel about NFL Network analyst Adam Rank and you'd likely get a plethora of responses featuring a large load of four-letter words that we won't write here.

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / October 23

Chargers' most important job for primetime matchup gets even tougher just hours before kickoff after latest injury news

The Los Angeles Chargers won't catch one break when it comes to the timetable of return for a Minnesota Vikings impact playmaker. Veteran running back Aaron Jones has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but his return to action could come quite soon.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 23

Oronde Gadsden II wins award not given to a Chargers rookie for nearly half-decade

Oronde Gadsden’s historic 164-yard game was already enshrined in the Chargers’ history books with the records he broke. Antonio Gates’ single-game rookie tight end receiving yards record fell.

Philip Rivers News / Bolt Beat / October 23

Philip Rivers among four Chargers legends to advance in 2026 Hall of Fame voting

Philip Rivers received positive news in his case to make the Hall of Fame. On Wednesday, he advanced along with 51 other players in the voting process.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 23

Kimani Vidal fantasy football outlook after Hassan Haskins injury update

The Los Angeles Chargers went from a fantasy football juggernaut for the running back position with Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton to a possible sleeper start ‘em scene with Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins. But things are just never that simple for long with the Chargers, it seems. Harris is lost for the season due to injury.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 23

Why Los Angeles Chargers will beat Vikings, why they won’t, and a prediction

The Los Angeles Chargers’ season could go dramatically either direction depending on how Thursday night’s primetime showdown with the Minnesota Vikings goes. Those Chargers have lost three of their last four, spoiling a 3-0 start to the season that included a sweep of the AFC West.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 23

Chargers’ perfect trade target may hit the market before the deadline

The Los Angeles Chargers looked like one of the NFL's premier offenses through three games of the 2025 campaign. Then, as fans have unfortunately become accustomed to, they got bit by the injury bug, specifically on the edges of their offensive line.

Joe Alt News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 22

Joe Alt injury update and trade block outlook for Chargers in Week 8

Los Angeles Chargers star Joe Alt continues to battle an injury ahead of the Thursday night encounter with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. Alt hasn’t

Los Angeles Chargers News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

3 Disappointing Chargers So Far This Season

The Los Angeles Chargers, in recent memory, have been disappointing, being 4-3 after starting 3-0. This portion of the season has been riddled with injuries, eventually mounting to be too much for the Bolts to continue the ship forward to victories.

Rick Lovato News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Chargers sign LS Rick Lovato to active roster

The team announced that they’ve signed the long snapper to their 53-man squad. The veteran actually hasn’t missed a game for the Chargers this season.

DeForest Buckner News / Yardbarker / October 20

DeForest Buckner discusses what's different about 6-1 Colts after win over Chargers

The Colts were already one of the top positive surprises of the season before an impressive 38-24 win at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon.

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