Junior Colson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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The Los Angeles Chargers made a handful of roster moves before the team’s Sunday Night Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14. There, the team announced the activation of Junior Colson from injured reserve.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 7

Chargers Announce Three Roster Moves, Activate LB Junior Colson Off IR

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have activated LB Junior Colson off injured reserve. Additionally, the Chargers have elevated RB Jaret Patterson and S Kendall Williamson from the practice squad for Week 14.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 6

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The Los Angeles Chargers have enjoyed major production and value from the team’s first draft class under general manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh. Might Junior Colson be next? Colson, the team’s third-round pick out of Michigan, could be on his way back soon.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 4

Chargers designate LB Junior Colson for return

It sounds like Junior Colson will soon resume his rookie season. The Chargers linebacker is expected to return to practice this week, coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters (including Daniel Popper of The Athletic).

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Empire Sports Media / November 7

Chargers lose promising rookie linebacker to injured reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers’ stellar defense took a hit this week as the team placed one of their key contributing rookies on injured reserve. LB Junior Colson is headed to IR with an ankle injury that will keep him sidelined for at least four weeks.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 3

Injured Chargers defender spotted in boot after win vs. Browns

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered a handful of notable injuries during the Week 9 win over the Cleveland Browns. One of those was linebacker Junior Colson,

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 27

Latest on Joey Bosa, Rashawn Slater, and Junior Colson Injuries

The Los Angeles Chargers are scheduled to play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in a matchup between AFC West Divisional rivals. In the biggest game of the year so far for new head coach Jim Harbaugh and his team, this game may end up being a tall task as they will potentially be without a number of key contributors on both sides of the football.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 26

Chargers' Junior Colson Reflects on 'Fun' Preseason Debut

Los Angeles Chargers rookie linebacker Junior Colson made his NFL debut on Saturday as he helped the Chargers earn a 26-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

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

Junior Colson Leads Players to Watch in Bolts Preseason Finale

After a solid performance throughout practice, Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Junior Colson is a player to watch in Saturday's preseason finale. Colson missed the first few weeks of training camp while he recovered from an appendectomy.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 6

Chargers Players Unavailable For Full Pads Practice

With just one month until the Chargers’ first game of the season, 10 players have been reported by ESPN reporter Kris Rhim on X to not be participating in the team’s Tuesday practice.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / July 30

Chargers Rookie Junior Colson Passes Physical After Undergoing Surgery

The Los Angeles Chargers are getting back a solid rookie in linebacker Junior Colson, who officially passed his physical after undergoing surgery before training camp.

Los Angeles Chargers News / 5 GOATs / July 24

Chargers rookie linebacker Junior Colson placed on NFI list after undergoing appendectomy

Los Angeles Chargers rookie linebacker Junior Colson has been placed on the NFI (non-football injury) list after undergoing an appendectomy, head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / July 24

Chargers news: Reason for Junior Colson being placed on NFI list revealed

The LA Chargers placed rookie linebacker Junior Colson on the Non-Football Injury list a week before the start of training camp. Colson was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing collegiate football for Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Los Angeles Chargers News / 5 GOATs / July 18

Chargers place rookie Junior Colson on non-football illness list as training camp approaches

With training camp starting next week, the Chargers placed rookie linebacker Junior Colson on the non-football illness list. The Colson notation was on the NFL’s transaction list, but no other information was provided.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / July 17

Chargers hit a snag, place rookie LB Junior Colson on NFI list

LA Chargers linebacker Junior Colson was placed on the non-football illness list by the team in a transaction today. The report comes courtesy of the NFL's transaction wire, first reported on social media by KPRC2's Aaron Wilson.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 30

How Junior Colson Overcame Language Barrier to Become Proposed Starter

Los Angeles Chargers rookie linebacker Junior Colson had far from the easiest road to playing college football and getting drafted into the NFL. Colson was born in Haiti, and lost his father at just seven years old, causing him to get placed into an orphanage.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / May 20

Chargers OTAs: Rookie Linebacker Junior Colson Exits Practice Early with Trainers

The Chargers OTAs kicked off today and already bad injury luck has reared its ugly and all too familiar head. The New York Times Chargers beat writer, Daniel Popper, reported that Rookie LB Junior Colson walked off the field with trainers about 40 minutes into today’s Chargers Organized Team Activities.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / May 1

Was Linebacker Junior Colson The Los Angeles Chargers Best Draft Pick?

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Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / April 29, 2024

Los Angeles Chargers Land Biggest Draft Steal? Analyst Calls Colson “Most Impactful Player” of 2024 Draft

Dan Wolkenstein of the Charger’s Unleashed podcast has high hopes for the Los Angeles Chargers third round draft pick, Junior Colson. Colson was picked with the 69th overall pick in the draft out of Michigan.

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