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Chargers could get reinforcements back from IR in final Week 10 injury report

The Chargers could get some reinforcements back from IR vs. the Baltimore Ravens on MNF if this week's final practice report is any indication.
ByAlexander Insdorf
May 19, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end David Njoku (83) carries the ball during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
May 19, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end David Njoku (83) carries the ball during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

It's November. The Chargers are still trying to get their first win of the season on Monday Night Football vs. Baltimore. After a botched trade deadline and season to forget, Los Angeles will attempt to create some sliver of positive momentum in primetime.

Theoretically speaking, this is one of the better chances the Chargers will have all year. Baltimore will not have star QB Lamar Jackson for the next 6-10 weeks after thumb surgery. They'll start former Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett after they traded for him prior to the deadline. Over the last month, Baltimore's offensive EPA is 30th in the NFL compared to LA's 32nd ranked unit. If Jim Harbaugh is going to get his first win of the season anywhere on the 2026 schedule, this feels like one of his last realistic chances.

Final Chargers' Week 10 injury report means they could get some reinforcements prior to a primetime showdown in Baltimore.

The Chargers released their final injury report for Monday Night Football vs. the Ravens:

Kayode Awosika has not played since Week 2 vs. the Raiders with a fibula injury. He's listed as questionable this week and would provide a boost to the offensive line if he were to play. TE David Njoku (fibula) and LB Denzel Perryman (pectoral) also seem like they have a chance to play. Perryman has not played yet this season and Njoku has been on IR for two months. The Chargers also designated G Trey Pipkins III for return from IR.

The Chargers will find out whether or not they officially get those players back on Monday. Awosika's status will be revealed in the pregame injury report while Njoku and Perryman would have to be activated off of IR. All three players registered full participation in practice on Friday.

WR Ladd McConkey (back) is another key name to watch. He suffered back spasms pregame vs. Houston and ended up not playing. McConkey was a DNP for all three days of practice this week.

Brenen Thompson is still struggling with a quad/hamstring injury and is listed as doubtful. WR Tre' Harris was taken off of the injury report in a positive update this week.

OG Branson Taylor (ankle) is another name to note here given that he's listed as OUT. He played snaps last week following the Chargers' decision to bench RG Cole Strange. Alex Harkey also rotated in at right guard. OC Mike McDaniel seemed to suggest that Strange will start again this week, but he could have a shorter leash if he were to struggle.

The Chargers seem like they're slated to get Awosika, Perryman, and Njoku back this week after extended absences. The status of McConkey and their offensive line depth with Strange's lack of performance are the other stories to watch.

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