Final Update: The Chargers announced their final injury report for Week 16 against the Cowboys and they’ve gone and ruled out two players in returner Derius Davis and safety R.J. Mickens.
Pass rusher Bud Dupree, wide receiver Quentin Johnston, safety Elijah Molden, offensive tackle Trey Pipkins, and defensive tackle Teair Tart are all listed as questionable for Sunday’s matchup.
Thursday Update: The Chargers have dropped their second injury report of the week and there are very little changes to note on.
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Pass rusher Bud Dupree (back) was downgraded from a limited participant on Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday. Both Keenan Allen and Khalil Mack returned from their veteran rest days. Other than those changes, every player and their status from Wednesday were unchanged, including rookie safety R.J. Mickens who injured his shoulder against the Chiefs.
The Chargers have begun Week 16 of the NFL season with a larger-than-ideal injury report that features 12 players.
Fortunately, two of them are simple veteran rest days with edge rusher Khalil Mack and wideout Keenan Allen.
The actual players who sat out Wednesday’s practice due to injuries were safety R.J. Mickens (shoulder) and returner Derius Davis. Jim Harbaugh said Mickens could potentially miss some time with the injury.
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Edge rusher Bud Dupree (back), wideouts Tre’ Harris (hip) and Quentin Johnston (groin), safety Elijah Molden (hamstring), offensive lineman Trey Pipkins (ankle), and defensive tackle Teair Tart (shin) were all limited on Wednesday.
Linebacker Troy Dye (hip) and quarterback Justin Herbert (left hand) were both full participants at practice. This is the first practice since Herbert had surgery on his hand that he has been listed as a full participant. He spent the previous six practices with a limited tag.