The Los Angeles Chargers have released the final injury report for their Week 18 regular season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Here are the final game designations:
Player | Injury | Game Designation |
---|---|---|
RB Gus Edwards |
Ankle |
Out |
WR Joshua Palmer |
Foot |
Out |
LB Denzel Perryman |
Groin |
Doubtful |
S Alohi Gilman |
Hamstring |
Questioinable |
OL Trey Pipkins |
Hip |
|
WR Ladd McConkey |
Toe |
|
LB Khalil Mack |
Rest |
|
DL Poona Ford |
Elbow |
The best news is that rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey practiced in full on Friday and is carrying no injury designation heading into Sunday. The Chargers had a scare earlier in the week when he popped up on the report with a toe injury and did not practice on Wednesday.
Edwards will miss his second consecutive game with an ankle injury. Fortunately, starting running back J.K. Dobbins returned last week against the New England Patriots and looked great, taking 19 carries for 76 yards and a touchdown. Edwards did not practice all week, so his status for the wild-card round of the playoffs remains uncertain.
Palmer exited Saturday's game at New England due to a heel injury. Like Edwards, he did not practice throughout the week and could be in jeopardy of missing out on wild-card weekend. DJ Chark and Derius Davis could be in line for more work during Palmer's absence.
Perryman is still rehabbing from a groin injury that he suffered in Week 16 against the Denver Broncos. It seems likely that he'll miss this game against the Raiders, but hasn't been ruled out completely. It figures that the Chargers will err on the side of caution and keep him out until the playoffs.
Finally, Gilman was able to log a full practice on Friday, signaling that he has a good chance to play on Sunday. He has yet to be activated from injured reserve as he's been dealing with a hamstring injury, so keep an eye out for that announce - likely to come tomorrow. Los Angeles is currently the No. 6 seed in the AFC, but could move up to No. 5 with a win and a Pittsburgh Steelers' loss.
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