As the Los Angeles Chargers (10-4) prepare to take on the Dallas Cowboys (6-7-1) from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Dec. 21, the Bolts have revealed an absolutely loaded injury report after the first day of practice ahead of the Week 16 matchup.
Chargers Injury Report
Per the Dec. 17 injury report, the Chargers have 12 players listed with varying participation tags attached.
Despite being on the 12-man report, quarterback Justin Herbert (Left Hand) and linebacker Troy Dye (Hip) both recorded full participation, which is a promising sight as the season winds down.
As for those with “limited participation” tags, that list includes outside linebacker Bud DuPree (Back), guard/tackle Trey Pipkin III (Ankle), defensive lineman Teair Tart (Shin), wide receivers Tre’ Harris (Hip) and Quentin Johnson (Groin), and defensive back Elijah Molden (Hamstring).
Veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen and outside linebacker Khalil Mack did not participate on Wednesday, as those two were given a rest day and the indicating their statuses are not considered injury-related. Wide receiver Derius Davis (Ankle) and safety RJ Mickens (Shoulder) also did not participate on Wednesday.
Obviously, the list will get smaller as the week moves along, but the startling number of injuries to start the week is certainly less than ideal.
The Chargers and Cowboys are expected to kick off on Sunday at 10 a.m. PT and will be broadcast on FOX.