Los Angeles Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey looks on during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey explains art to taking a fall

Originally posted on Los Angeles Chargers on SI
By Tyler Reed | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 2:38 PM ET

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping that they could potentially have one of the best quarterback-wide receiver duos in the league.

Everyone knows what quarterback Justin Herbert brings to the table. However, Ladd McConkey's rookie season seemed like a surprise to many.

McConkey finished fourth in rookie receiving yards in the 2024 season with 1,149 yards. Now, the Chargers are expecting a major leap in year two.

When a team has a talent like McConkey, the only thing they can hope for is that a player of that caliber can stay healthy.

Seasons are derailed by injuries, just ask fans of the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions about what happened to their favorite teams last year. However, McConkey understands the seriousness of staying healthy.

Recently, McConkey spoke with the media about his 'art of the fall', which is one way he tries to avoid injuries on the field.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey said he will never complain about getting more targets, “keep it coming.”

He spoke about finding a way to land to prevent injuries, "There's an art to falling down." pic.twitter.com/DZLbl6G0zj
— Fernando Ramirez (@RealFRamirez) June 3, 2025

The second-year receiver is ready for a larger workload this upcoming season. With a larger workload comes a higher chance to sustain an injury. However, McConkey believes he has the perfect recipe to avoid that.

Whatever the case may be, the Chargers should continue to allow McConkey to do whatever it is that makes him feel comfortable on the field. This offense has a chance to be special, and it starts with McConkey.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Chargers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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