Sustains lower-body injury in joint practice
Johnston sustained an apparent lower-body injury during Tuesday's joint practice with the 49ers, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
After attempting to make a contested catch, Johnston exhibited a limp, and team trainers immediately started working on the 2023 first-round pick. He hasn't exactly met expectations through three years in the NFL, including his 51-735-8 line on 84 targets in 14 regular-season games in 2025. If Johnston requires any time on the sideline, Tre' Harris, rookie fourth-rounder Brenen Thompson and KeAndre Lambert-Smith would take on elevated standing in the Chargers offense alongside No. 1 WR Ladd McConkey.
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Doesn't play against Houston
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Quentin Johnston
Sidelined for preseason opener
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Plays three quarters in preseason opener
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Brenen Thompson
Six targets in first NFL game
Thompson caught two of six targets for 30 yards in Thursday's 27-7 preseason win over the Texans.
Kimani Vidal
Starts preseason opener
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Cameron Dicker
Two made FGs, missed PAT in preseason win
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Oronde Gadsden
Two catches in preseason win
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Justin Herbert
Getting comfortable in new offense
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