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McConkey Returns Limited as Chargers Redesign Week 2 Plan

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 2:23 AM UTC · How we work

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McConkey Listed Injured

Ladd McConkey is listed for Week 2 despite a rib injury.
He sustained the rib injury during the Chargers’ 26-14 Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
McConkey missed Wednesday and Thursday practices, trained Thursday, and returned limited Friday.
In Week 1 he posted five catches for 82 yards and a touchdown, leading the team in receptions, targets and yards.

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McDaniel Emphasizes Hampton

Mike McDaniel will redesign the Week 2 game plan to emphasize running back Omarion Hampton and receivers.
Mike McDaniel expects the offense to improve despite fewer snaps for Jalin McConkey, citing additional weapons.
Chargers’ EPA per pass fell from +0.22 with Jalin McConkey on the field to –0.33 without him.
Omarion Hampton posted 43 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, averaging 3.6 yards per attempt.

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Gary Jennings Promoted

Gary Jennings was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster, replacing KeAndre Lambert-Smith.
The Chargers incurred seven penalties for a total loss of 64 yards in their opener.
Penalties included consecutive false-starts, a holding call and offensive pass-interference on a fourth-down drive.
In the fourth quarter, the Chargers ended possessions with a blocked punt, an interception and two turnovers on downs.

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McConkey Listed Injured

Ladd McConkey is listed for Week 2 despite a rib injury.
He sustained the rib injury during the Chargers’ 26-14 Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
McConkey missed Wednesday and Thursday practices, trained Thursday, and returned limited Friday.
In Week 1 he posted five catches for 82 yards and a touchdown, leading the team in receptions, targets and yards.

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