Bolts getting reinforcements for Week 8
Johnston's role in the passing game will shrink slightly in Week 8 against the Rams given that both Ladd McConkey (concussion) and Tre' Harris (hamstring) have been cleared to play, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Both Johnston and McConkey were sidelined for Week 5, but the latter entered the league's concussion protocol during the Chargers' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs. Johnston logged 17 targets through his first three games of the regular season, although he's seen only five passes from Justin Herbert over his last two outings, which Johnston turned into two catches for 101 yards. The Chargers are averaging only 168.2 passing yards per game this season -- which ranks 28th in the NFL -- and they face a Rams defense that boasts the fourth-best pass defense in the league (186.3 passing yards allowed per game).
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Keandre Lambert-Smith
Likely set for reduced role Week 8
Lambert-Smith is likely to drop down the wideout pecking order Sunday versus the Rams, as Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports that both Ladd McConkey (concussion) and Tre Harris (hamstring) are set to return to action.
Ladd McConkey
Will play Sunday
McConkey (concussion) is off the injury report and will play in Sunday's game against the Rams, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
Tre' Harris
Cleared for return
Harris (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Tre' Harris
Remains limited Thursday
Harris (hamstring) remained limited in Thursday's practice.
Ladd McConkey
Logs full practice Thursday
McConkey (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Tre' Harris
Returns to practice in limited fashion
Harris (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Ladd McConkey
Full practice Wednesday
McConkey (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Ladd McConkey
Practicing again, but still in protocol
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said McConkey remains in concussion protocol but will practice Wednesday, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Ladd McConkey
Spotted practicing Monday
McConkey (concussion) was spotted on the field in a no-contact jersey during the Chargers' bonus practice session Monday, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
Cameron Dicker
Scores all points in loss
Dicker made both of his field-goal attempts in the Chargers' 22-6 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.