Makes preseason start in two-TE set
Njoku and Charlie Kolar both started Thursday's preseason game against San Francisco. Njoku finished with no targets on five snaps.
They're also listed as co-starters on the preseason depth chart, ahead of pass-catching specialist Oronde Gadsden. It's no secret that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel puts a premium on TE blocking, and while Njoku has never been considered a standout in that regard, he's at least got a leg up on Gadsden. We'll still need to wait for the regular season to truly understand how McDaniel wants to deploy his tight ends (and FB Alec Ingold).
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Charlie Kolar
Splits first-team snaps with Njoku
Kolar and David Njoku both started Thursday's preseason game against San Francisco. Kolar finished with one catch for nine yards on eight snaps.
Tre' Harris
Should practice this weekend
Harris (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against San Francisco, but coach Jim Harbaugh said afterward that the wideout should practice this weekend, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Keaton Mitchell
Four touches in preseason loss
Mitchell rushed three times for minus-1 yard and brought in his only target for 11 yards in the Chargers' 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Ladd McConkey
Plays opening series Thursday
McConkey failed to bring in his only target in the Chargers' 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Justin Herbert
One completion in preseason cameo
Herbert completed one of two passes for nine yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Chargers' 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Omarion Hampton
Cameo appearance in preseason loss
Hampton rushed once for minus-1 yard and wasn't targeted in the Chargers' 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Quentin Johnston
Not in uniform for Thursday's contest
Johnston (lower body) is not in uniform for Thursday night's preseason game against the 49ers, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Tyler Biadasz
Out indefinitely with knee injury
Biadasz is out indefinitely after suffering damage to his ACL and additional injuries to his left knee Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Tyler Biadasz
Set for long-term absence due to knee injury
Biadasz is expected to face a long-term absence after he suffered what is believed to be a significant knee injury during Tuesday's practice, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Quentin Johnston
Not expected to miss much, if any, practice time
Johnston (lower body) is "totally fine" and may not even miss additional practice time after making an early exit Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.