McConkey (foot), per head coach Jim Harbaugh, is "week-to-week," Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
McConkey suited up for Sunday's loss to the Seahawks despite dealing with a foot injury throughout the week, but he was forced from the game with the same issue, and Harbaugh's comment Monday indicates he could miss some time. More about McConkey's status will be known when the Chargers next release an official injury report Wednesday, but should McConkey wind up sidelined, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris would presumably be Justin Herbert's clear top two options at the wideout spots.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Ruled out for rest of Week 4
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McConkey won't return to Sunday's contest at Seattle due to a foot injury.
McConkey may have aggravated the foot issue he tended to in advance of this game, but in any case he had no catches (on two targets) at the point of his departure in the third quarter. With the third-year pro ruled out Sunday, Quentin Johnston, Tre' Harris, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Derius Davis represent the Chargers' healthy available wide receivers for the rest of Week 4 action.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Suiting up in Week 4
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McConkey (foot) is active for Sunday's game at Seattle, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
McConkey had an interesting week, to say the least, which included sitting out Thursday's practice due to a foot injury and then being spotted with a visible limp afterward, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. The third-year wide receiver sandwiched limited sessions around that absence, and after he entered the weekend as questionable for Week 4 action, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Sunday morning that McConkey was likely to play this weekend. Now that that's been confirmed, McConkey will look to build upon his 12-183-1 line on 15 targets in three contests to begin the campaign.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Likely to play Sunday
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McConkey (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Seattle, is likely to suit up, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
McConkey was limited at Wednesday's session due to a foot injury and then didn't practice at Thursday, after which he was seen exhibiting a limp, per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. McConkey again was limited Friday before drawing a questionable tag for Week 4 action. The current health concern isn't considered as serious as the rib issue he dealt with earlier this season, per Rapoport, so he should be good for his usual No. 1 WR role in the Chargers offense Sunday, assuming he's active.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Listed questionable for Sunday
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McConkey (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports.
McConkey missed practice Thursday but returned for Friday's light session, giving him a chance to suit up versus Seattle. With the Chargers still looking for their first win, having McConkey available would give them significantly better odds of beating the Seahawks. Playing through injuries already to begin the season, McConkey has 12 catches for 183 yards and one touchdown on a disappointing 15 targets. He's a fantasy WR2/3 at less than 100 percent in a struggling offense.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Returns to practice Friday
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McConkey (foot) is at practice Friday, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports.
After failing to practice Thursday and being seen leaving the locker room with a limp, McConkey's presence Friday is a positive sign for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Seahawks. It's been a disappointing season for the Los Angeles offenses as a whole, and that includes McConkey, who has already dealt with ribs and foot issues four weeks into the campaign.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: WRs to Sit
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McConkey is still worth starting in all three-receiver leagues, but he's struggling coming into Week 4 at Seattle. He has combined for just 17.1 PPR points in his past two games against Las Vegas and Buffalo, with seven catches for 101 yards and no touchdowns on eight targets over that span. The Seahawks are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and only Terry McLaurin in Week 3 has scored double digits in PPR against this defense. Quentin Johnston should be reserved in all formats, and I would lower expectations for McConkey in this matchup.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Dealing with foot injury
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McConkey was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury.
McConkey previously dealt with a rib issue this season, but he's been able to suit up for all three contests en route to a 12-183-1 line on 15 targets. He'll have two more chances this week to get back to full participation, and Friday's practice report ultimately will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Seattle.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Four catches in Week 3 loss
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McConkey secured four of five targets for 66 yards in the Chargers' 24-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Justin Herbert's top target turned in a solid stat line in the Chargers' third straight loss to open the season, but it still wasn't enough to net Los Angeles its first win. McConkey finished second in receptions and receiving yards while slotting in third in targets on the afternoon for the Bolts, but through three contests, he sports a modest 12-183-1 line on 15 targets. It doesn't get any easier for the Chargers in Week 4, as they pay a visit to the defending champion Seahawks next Sunday afternoon.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Three grabs in Week 2 loss
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McConkey (ribs) secured all three targets for 35 yards in the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
McConkey gained clearance from his questionable tag due to a rib injury to suit up, and the third-year wideout tied for the team lead in receptions while finishing second in receiving yards. However, it was a lackluster and mistake-filled day overall for the Chargers passing attack, so McConkey's numbers should also be viewed in that context. McConkey should play a critical role as Los Angeles looks to avoid what would be an alarming third straight loss to open the season in a Week 3 road showdown against the Bills next Sunday.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Active for Week 2
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McConkey (ribs) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Separate reports leading up to the game indicated that McConkey intended to play, and he will indeed suit up for Week 2. McConkey is apparently playing through a cracked rib and will sport a flak jacket, so while he will be out there, it's unclear if he will fill his usual role.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Intends to play Sunday
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McConkey (ribs), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, "has made rapid progress" and "has every intention of playing," Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
After sitting out practice the first two days of the week, McConkey was able to sneak in a limited session Friday. Though Pelissero relays that a final decision on McConkey's status won't be made until later Sunday, fantasy managers can expect him to avoid the Chargers' inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to the game's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, McConkey is working his way back from a cracked rib and has improved more steadily than anticipated since suffering the injury in last weekend's season-opening loss to the Cardinals. McConkey is expected to wear a flak jacket to offer further protection for the rib Sunday, assuming he gets the green light to play, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Sits out again Thursday
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McConkey (ribs) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report.
McConkey was spotted working with the training staff during the media-viewing portion of Thursday's session, and he wound up not getting any work in for the second time in as many days. Head coach Jim Harbaugh tagged McConkey day-to-day earlier this week, but the wide receiver will be hard-pressed to take the field Sunday against the Raiders if he sits out again Friday.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: No update on chest injury after loss
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Head coach Jim Harbaugh didn't have a postgame update on McConkey (chest), who exited in the second half of Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Cardinals, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
McConkey was originally deemed questionable to return after absorbing a big hit in the third quarter, and the 2024 second-round pick didn't re-enter the season-opening loss. Prior to getting injured, McConkey compiled five catches on seven targets for a team-high 82 receiving yards, including an eight-yard touchdown catch. McConkey's status will bear monitoring as the Chargers prepare to host the Raiders in Week 2.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Plays opening series Thursday
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McConkey failed to bring in his only target in the Chargers' 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
McConkey and the rest of the healthy Chargers offensive starters were out there to open the game Thursday, and the talented wideout couldn't corral his one target deep down the left side of the field during that first drive. McConkey's night was done after that possession, and the 2024 second-round pick will likely now turn his attention to prepping for a Week 1 home matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Dealing with strained hamstring
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McConkey said Tuesday that he's tending to a left hamstring strain, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Coach Jim Harbaugh told Insdorf earlier Tuesday that McConkey was "working through something" and would be limited to individual drills at this week's mandatory minicamp. McConkey clarified the nature of the injury not long afterward, while adding "let's get it healthy and ready to roll for" training camp. Through 32 regular-season games to begin his career, the 2024 second-round pick has tallied 148 catches on 218 targets for 1,938 yards and 13 touchdowns. McConkey will be seeking the second 1,000-yard campaign of his career under the direction of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Limited to individual drills
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Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Tuesday that McConkey (undisclosed) is "working through something" and will be limited to individual drills at mandatory minicamp, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com, Harbaugh downplayed the severity of McConkey's injury, so it doesn't appear there's any level of concern about his status for the start of training camp in July. The wideout racked up 66 catches for 789 yards and six scores on 106 targets across 16 regular-season games in 2025, a step down from his rookie year production (82-1,149-7) in 2024. There are reasons to be optimistic about McConkey's chances of rebounding, however, with quarterback Justin Herbert slated to benefit from a healthy offensive line, new OC Mike McDaniel bringing a spark to the offense, and Keenan Allen no longer providing competition for underneath targets.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Leads team with 32 receiving yards
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McConkey had three receptions on four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots.
The Chargers failed to keep QB Justin Herbert upright against New England's aggressive pass rush Sunday, resulting in barely any shots being taken downfield in a muted performance by the offense. McConkey wound up leading the team in receiving and grabbing the longest reception (20 yards) of the night for his club despite registering a forgettable stat line in the season-ending loss. The sophomore had a down year in 2025, finishing the regular season with 16 fewer receptions, 360 less yards and one fewer touchdown in the same amount of games played as his stellar rookie campaign (82-1,149-7). McConkey will attempt to reestablish himself as one of Justin Herbert's top receiving options and budding stars of the league when the Chargers regroup this upcoming offseason.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: WRs to Sit
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McConkey has scored 4.1 PPR points or less in three of his past four games prior to Week 18, and he's been among the biggest busts this season. That's one problem. Another problem is he's facing the Broncos, who held him to four catches for 41 yards on seven targets in Week 3. And, finally, with Justin Herbert not expected to play, McConkey might sit as well. It also isn't ideal to trust McConkey if Trey Lance is the starting quarterback. I would try to avoid all the main Chargers receivers in Week 18 if you can.
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Chargers' Ladd McConkey: Big gain on one catch
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McConkey brought in one of two targets for 31 yards and returned two punts for 13 yards in the Chargers' 20-16 loss to the Texans on Saturday.
McConkey's inconsistent production persisted in Saturday's key game, although the second-year wideout made a significant contribution on his one catch. McConkey hasn't cleared 43 receiving yards in five consecutive games, but he'll still head into the Week 18 road matchup against the Broncos with an outside chance of recording the 111 receiving yards he'd need to hit the 900-yard mark for the second time in as many pro seasons.
