Set to go on IR
Head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters Monday that Njoku (fibula) and Charlie Kolar (forearm) will both go on injured reserve, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Both Njoku and Kolar sustained their injuries during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders, with the former being carter off the field during the second quarter. Both tight ends will be required to miss at least the next four games, so the earliest Njoku can return is Week 8 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 1. For the time being, second-year pro Oronde Gadsden, who posted a 49-664-3 receiving line on 69 targets across 15 regular-season games last year, is the only healthy tight end on the Chargers' active roster.
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Oronde Gadsden
Set for elevated role as TE1
Gadsden is the only healthy tight end on the Chargers' active roster following the team's 26-14 loss to the Raiders on Sunday, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
Charlie Kolar
Will be placed on IR
Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that Kolar will go on injured reserve due to a forearm injury he sustained during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Cameron Dicker
Misses lone FGA in Week 2 defeat
Dicker missed his lone field-goal attempt but made both PATs in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders.
Quentin Johnston
One catch in defeat
Johnston caught one of five targets for seven yards in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders.
Justin Herbert
Game-long struggles in loss
Herbert completed 15 of 27 passes for 192 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions while adding three carries for two yards in the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Raiders on Sunday. He also committed three fumbles, with Herbert recovering one and the other two also staying with Los Angeles.
Oronde Gadsden
Reels in TD in loss to Las Vegas
Gadsden caught both of his targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Ladd McConkey
Three grabs in Week 2 loss
McConkey (ribs) secured all three targets for 35 yards in the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Omarion Hampton
Mixed performance in Week 2 loss
Hampton rushed 23 times for 94 yards and a touchdown and brought in both targets for 21 yards in the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Raiders on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
Charlie Kolar
Questionable to return Sunday
Kolar (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
David Njoku
Ruled out Sunday
Njoku (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.