Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Limited in walk-through practice
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Hurst (illness) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's walk-through practice.
Hurst was held out of Tuesday's session due to an illness, but his ability to increase his activity Wednesday indicates progress. Thursday's practice report will provide clarity on Hurst's status heading into Saturday's game against the Patriots. Hurst missed five games due to a hip injury but returned to action in the Week 16 win over the Broncos, finishing with one catch for eight yards while playing eight snaps on offense. He could see a larger role in Week 17 if he can overcome his illness and if Will Dissly (shoulder) is forced to miss a third straight game.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Sits out practice with illness
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Hurst was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice due to an illness.
Hurst missed five straight games with a hip injury before coming off injured reserve and suiting up in last Thursday's 34-27 win over the Broncos. Though top tight end Will Dissly (hip) wasn't available for Week 16, Hurst handled a light role in his return to action, playing just eight snaps and recording an eight-yard reception. Hurst could have a chance to see his role expand Saturday versus the Patriots if he's able to shake off the illness, though the Chargers might also get Dissly back for that game.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Grabs one catch in return
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Hurst caught his only target for eight yards in Thursday's 34-27 Week 16 win over Denver.
Hurst suited up for the first time since Week 10 after missing five games due to a hip injury. He logged eight offensive snaps for Los Angeles, much fewer than fellow tight ends Stone Smartt (39 offensive snaps) and Tucker Fisk (28). Hurst's snap share could become more aligned to that of Smartt and Fisk as the former further distances himself from the hip issue, though Will Dissly figures to regain his role as the starter at the position once he's ready to return from a shoulder injury.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Back in action Thursday
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Hurst (hip) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Broncos, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Hurst, who had been sidelined since Week 10, was activated from IR ahead of the contest, and in his return to action he'll provide added depth to a tight end corps that will be without Will Dissly (shoulder). In that context, Hurst has an opportunity to get back into the Chargers' passing game mix in short order while working in tandem with fellow TE Stone Smartt, who logged five catches for 50 yards last weekend in Dissly's absence. With a possible timeshare looming, Hurst profiles as a speculative Week 16 fantasy lineup option.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Activated from IR
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Hurst (hip) has been activated from IR ahead of Thursday night's game against the Broncos.
Hurst, who last saw game action Week 10, still carries a questionable designation for the contest, but he's on track to bolster a Chargers' tight end corps that will be without Will Dissly, who's still sidelined with a shoulder injury. Hurst thus should have an opportunity to get right back into the mix Thursday while working alongside fellow TE Stone Smartt, who caught five passes for 50 yards in Week 15 in Dissly's absence.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: On track to be activated
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The Chargers plan to activate Hurst (hip) from IR ahead of Thursday night's game against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hurst last saw game action in Week 10, but his looming return to the mix arrives at an opportune time, with fellow tight end Will Dissly still sidelined with a shoulder injury. With that in mind, Hurst should have an opportunity to contribute as pass catcher Thursday while working alongside Stone Smartt, who caught five passes for 50 yards in Week 15 with Dissly inactive.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Questionable after full practices
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Hurst (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
Hurst practiced without limitations Tuesday and Wednesday after being designated to return from injured reserve Monday. If Hurst is activated from IR and plays Thursday for the first time since Week 10, he could step in as a starter with Will Dislly (shoulder) having been ruled out. However, Hurst may not take on a robust snap count if cleared to play, as Stone Smartt has fared well as a pass catcher the past two weeks and could challenge Hurst for playing time.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Full practice Tuesday
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Hurst (hip) was a full participant at the Chargers' practice Thursday.
Hurst was designated to return from injured reserve Monday and he officially made his return to the practice field one day later. The tight end has been out since mid-November with a hip injury, missing the Chargers' last four games while on injured reserve. Hurst has caught seven of 12 targets for 65 yards over seven games in 2024. With Will Dissly (shoulder) still banged up, it's possible that Hurst would operate in a significant role Thursday night versus Denver if he gets activated from IR.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Resumes practicing
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The Chargers designated Hurst (hip) for return from injured reserve Monday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Hurst has already missed the minimum four games after being placed on injured reserve Nov. 25, and he's made enough progress to resume on-field work. The Chargers aren't likely to hold a full slate of practices this week in advance of Thursday's game in Denver, so the veteran tight end may not be able to get in sufficient reps to prove he's ready to rejoin the lineup. When Hurst does get activated, his playing time is likely to hinge on the status of top tight end Will Dissly (shoulder), who sat out Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers and is trending toward missing a second straight game.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Won't suit up Monday
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Hurst (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's Week 12 contest against Baltimore.
Hurst first landed on the Chargers' injury report as a limited participant Friday, and he was unable to practice at all Saturday. Consequently, he'll miss Monday night's matchup against the Ravens. Will Dissly will continue to serve as Los Angeles' top pass-catching tight end, and Tucker Fisk could see more opportunities in Hurst's stead.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Inactive Sunday
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Hurst is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Bengals.
Hurst didn't carry a designation for the contest, but he'll be unavailable versus Cincinnati. In his absence, Will Dissly, Stone Smartt and Tucker Fisk will handle the Chargers' Week 11 tight end duties.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Held catchless in win
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Hurst was unable to secure his lone target in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Titans.
Hurst saw just one target for the second-straight week, as the veteran continues to be clearly behind Will Dissly in the Chargers' tight end pecking order. The 31-year-old played just nine of Los Angeles' 59 offensive snaps, behind both Dissly (32) and Tucker Fisk (23). With such limited usage and production in 2024, Hurst is far from a reliable fantasy option heading into a Week 11 matchup against the Bengals.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Minimal involvement in Week 9
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Hurst caught his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Browns.
After missing the past two games with a groin injury, Hurst returned to a limited role as a backup tight end in Los Angeles behind teammate Will Dissly. In six games this season, Hurst has totaled just seven catches for 65 yards. His minimal production should keep him far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Titans.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Logs full practice Thursday
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Hurst (groin) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
After having missed two straight games, Hurst is poised to return to action Sunday against the Browns. With that in mind, the tight end's Week 9 fantasy prospects hinge on the status of Will Dissly (shoulder), who returned to a limited practice Thursday. If both players are available this weekend, Hurst would carry modest lineup appeal.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Practices in limited fashion
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Hurst (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Hurst has missed two straight games due to a groin injury, despite being listed as questionable ahead of both contests. Top tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) didn't practice in any capacity Wednesday, but he began Week 8 the same way before suiting up for last Sunday's win over the Saints and being targeted seven times. Hurst will have two more chances to increase his practice activity before the Chargers decide whether he takes a designation into Sunday's game against the Browns.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Inactive Sunday
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Hurst (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
After logging limited practices Thursday and Friday, Hurst -- who missed this past Monday's loss to the Cardinals -- approached the contest listed as questionable. In his continued absence, Will Dissly is slated to lead the Chargers' Week 8 TE corps, with Eric Tomlinson and Stone Smartt on hand in reserve.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Returns to practice Thursday
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Hurst (groin) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report.
Hurst was unable to play in Week 7 against the Cardinals due to a groin injury he suffered in Week 6 against the Broncos. He opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday, so his return to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a step in the right direction, and Friday's injury report should provide a clearer picture on Hurst's availability against the Saints. Hurst's return could be timely, as fellow tight end Will Dissly is in jeopardy of being sidelined for Sunday's game after missing the first two practices of the week due to a shoulder injury.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Not practicing
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Hurst (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Hurst suffered a groin injury in the first quarter of a Week 6 win over Denver and then missed a Week 7 loss to the Cardinals. His absence opened up more snaps and routes for fellow tight end Will Dissly, who caught more passes (eight) in the loss to Arizona than Hurst had caught all season (six).
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Not trending in right direction
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Hurst (groin) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
The Chargers are dealing with a number of injuries to their pass catchers including Quentin Johnston (ankle, doubtful), Ladd McConkey (hip, questionable), Simi Fehoko (shoulder/groin, questionable) and Hurst. If the veteran tight end misses time, Will Dissly will see a small bump in snaps, with Eric Tomlinson and Stone Smartt still mixing in plenty to boost the running game.
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Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Remains absent from practice Friday
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Hurst (groin) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Hurst is set to log a second straight DNP after exiting in the first half of the Chargers' Week 6 win over the Broncos due to a groin injury. He'll have one more chance to practice in some capacity Saturday, but Hurst is fighting an uphill battle to gain clearance for Monday's game against the Cardinals. If Hurst is unavailable, Eric Tomlinson and Stone Smartt could see additional playing time alongside Will Dissly (shoulder).
