Will be No. 2 WR sans Williams
Palmer could be in store for a prominent role in Saturday's playoff game against the Jaguars, as fellow wide receiver Mike Williams (back) has been ruled out.
Palmer's expected to operate as the No. 2 wide receiver behind Keenan Allen in Williams' absence. With star quarterback Justin Herbert throwing him the ball, Palmer produced 769 yards and three touchdowns in the regular season, including a Week 11 outburst of 106 yards and two touchdowns against the Chiefs in a game Williams left early after aggravating an ankle injury.
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Austin Ekeler
RB | LAC
Permitted to seek trade
The Chargers have granted Ekeler permission to seek a trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Austin Ekeler
RB | LAC
Reportedly seeking trade
Ekeler is reportedly seeking permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Mike Williams
WR | LAC
Restructures contract for cap room
Williams (back) agreed to restructure his contract Thursday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.
Keenan Allen
WR | LAC
Restructures deal for cap relief
Allen agreed to restructure his contract Thursday, per NFL.com's Kevin Patra.
Eric Kendricks
LB | LAC
Released ahead of free agency
The Vikings released Kendricks on Monday.
Justin Herbert
QB | LAC
Undergoes successful surgery
Herbert underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder Wednesday, but the team expects him to be cleared for the Chargers' offseason program, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Joshua Palmer
WR | LAC
Struggles in playoff defeat
Palmer recorded two receptions on six targets for 31 yards in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars.
Gerald Everett
TE | LAC
Steps up in playoff loss
Everett recorded six receptions on eight targets for 109 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars.
Keenan Allen
WR | LAC
Squanders 13 targets
Allen recorded six receptions on 13 targets for 61 yards in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars.
Justin Herbert
QB | LAC
One touchdown in playoff loss
Herbert completed 25 of 43 passes for 273 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions in Saturday's 31-30 wild-card round loss to the Jaguars. He added three rushes for 12 yards.