Charlie Kolar - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Won't play against Seattle Kolar (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Kolar fractured his forearm during the Chargers' Week 2 loss to the Raiders. He'll miss a second consecutive game due to his injury, but the positive news for the fifth-year tight end is that he ended Week 4 prep with a limited practice Friday. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters after Friday's session that Kolar is "doing everything and anything possible" to return to the field, and he could return as soon as Week 5 against the Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 11. For now, Oronde Gadsden will serve as the Chargers' TE1, with Hayden Rucci also in the mix for offensive snaps.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jim Harbaugh on a Good Week of Preparation Ahead of Seattle Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh meets with the media ahead of the team's Week 4 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Harbaugh discusses a...

1 DAY AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Still not practicing Kolar (forearm) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Kolar hasn't practiced in any fashion since fracturing his left forearm in a Sept. 20 loss to the Raiders and undergoing surgery two days later. The Chargers have avoided placing Kolar on injured reserve with the expectation that he'll return to action within four games, but he'll almost certainly miss a second straight contest this Sunday in Seattle.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined at practice Wednesday Kolar (forearm) is not practicing Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kolar remains unlikely to play Sunday against the Seahawks, as he continues his recovery from a broken forearm, which he suffered in Week 2. Oronde Gadsden, Hayden Rucci and Patrick Herbert handled tight-end duties against the Bills last Sunday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

A knee injury sends David Njoku to IR as the Chargers juggle a growing injury list

The Los Angeles Chargers have placed tight end David Njoku on injured reserve due to a knee injury

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Chargers' positive Charlie Kolar update is the lifeline Mike McDaniel needs On Monday, the Chargers received fairly devastating news in the tight end room as Jim Harbaugh said both Charlie Kolar and David Njoku would...

SEPTEMBER 23 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Out Week 3, but avoiding IR Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Kolar (forearm) won't play Sunday in Buffalo but is expected to avoid placement on injured reserve, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com repor...

Impact After undergoing surgery on his fractured left forearm earlier this week, Kolar had been expected to head to injured reserve and return after missing the minimum four games. However, Harbaugh noted that Kolar ended up receiving a more favorable prognosis following his surgery, and the Chargers are now optimistic that the 27-year-old can return to action prior to their Week 7 bye. Kolar will still need to miss at least one game, and with David Njoku (fibula) still ticketed for IR, Oronde Gadsden appears likely to operate as Los Angeles' clear No. 1 tight end for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Oronde Gadsden II is the only real winner of Chargers' recent injury woes Needless to say, the Los Angeles Chargers are going to need to make some adjustments in light of their recent slew of injury updates. Both C...

SEPTEMBER 22 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Eyeing four-week return from surgery Kolar plans to undergo surgery to repair a broken forearm and is hopeful to return from injured reserve when first eligible for the Chargers' No. 1 game against the Rams, Jeremy Fo...

Impact After signing a three-year, $24.3 million deal with the Chargers in March, Kolar had opened the season as the team's top tight end. He mostly operated as a blocker in the Chargers' first two games, contributing three receptions for 21 yards on three targets before exiting the second half of Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders due to the forearm fracture. With Kolar and David Njoku (fibula) both expected to be formally placed on IR within the next few days, Oronde Gadsden is likely to see a major uptick in snaps as the new No. 1 tight end on the depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers seem to have found their temporary TE solution with Hayden Rucci signing Needless to say, the Los Angeles Chargers are going to miss David Njoku and Charlie Kolar. Both players were placed on the injured reserve a...

SEPTEMBER 22 • BOLTBEAT.COM

7 Emergency Free Agent, Trade Options for Chargers After David Njoku, Charlie Kolar Injuries The Chargers will be facing a brutal stretch if opponents. See who could be available for the Chargers to fill out the tight end room.

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Chargers' injuries leave them with health and rest disadvantage heading into Bills matchup The Chargers received more bad injury news on Monday afternoon. Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh announced that both TE David Njoku (fibula) and TE...

SEPTEMBER 22 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chargers Drop the Most Chargers Injury Update for Charlie Kolar, David Njoku and More The Chargers drop to 0-2 and the offense looks lost. See how hard the task of righting the ship will become with all the injuries announced...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Jim Harbaugh has never been 0-2. The Chargers are now, with a tough stretch ahead

The Los Angeles Chargers are in need of a quick turnaround to salvage their season after an 0-2 start

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Charlie Kolar & David Njoku Headed to Injured Reserve; Awosika & Tomlinson To "Miss Some Time" With Injuries The injuries to Kolar and Njoku leave Oronde Gadsden as the only tight end on the active roster

SEPTEMBER 21 • CHARGERS.COM

Will be placed on IR Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that Kolar will go on injured reserve due to a forearm injury he sustained during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com repo...

Impact Kolar was spotted with his left arm in a sling following Sunday's loss, and the injury is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on IR. That means he will be forced to miss at least the next four games and is eligible to return for Week 8 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 1. David Njoku (knee) is also set to go on IR, leaving Oronde Gadsden as the only healthy tight end on the Chargers' 53-man roster for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Arm in sling after Week 2 loss Kolar (forearm) was spotted with his left arm in a sling following Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kolar recorded three catches for 21 yards on three targets over 40 snaps on offense before a forearm injury forced him out of the contest in the second half. He was one of two Chargers tight ends to leave the game due to injury, as David Njoku (knee) also made an early departure. Head coach Jim Harbaugh declined to provide updates on Kolar and Njoku after the game, so until the team releases its first Week 3 injury report Wednesday, the statuses of both players will be muddled heading into next Sunday's matchup with the Bills.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Kolar (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Kolar went to the locker room during the second half of Sunday's game after sustaining a forearm injury, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. With David Njoku (knee) ruled out for the rest of the game, Oronde Gadsden is the only healthy tight end left on the Chargers' game day roster.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

David Njoku's bounce-back year with the Chargers is off to a quietly perfect start The Los Angeles Chargers' signing of David Njoku in the later portions of the offseason couldn't have been more perfect. Even with the addit...

SEPTEMBER 19 • BOLTBEAT.COM

No offensive output Week 1 Kolar played 43 snaps (30 on offense, 13 on special teams) without showing up in the box score otherwise during the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Kolar and David Njoku tied for the most offensive snaps among Chargers tied ends Sunday with Oronde Gadsden (10 snaps) a distant third. Kolar did not see a target from Justin Herbert during Sunday's loss, though that's not entirely surprising considering he posted a 10-142-2 receiving line (on 15 targets) across 17 regular-season games with the Ravens last year. Gadsden and Njoku figure to operate as the Chargers' pass-catching tight ends this season, with Kolar more heavily involved as a blocker and in goal line packages as an occasional red zone threat.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

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Logs one catch Thursday Kolar caught his lone target for nine yards during the Chargers' 20-18 preseason loss to the Rams on Thursday.

Impact Kolar was named the Chargers' starting tight end Thursday, hauling in a nine-yard pass from Justin Herbert while playing five snaps (four on offense, one on special teams). Kolar, Oronde Gadsden and David Njoku are the top tight ends on the Chargers depth chart, but it's been Kolar who has been working more with the first-team offense during training camp. Still, Kolar's offensive output figures to be minimal this year, given that his 10 catches across 17 regular-season games with the Ravens last year was a career high for the 2022 fourth-rounder.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Change of Scenery Will Result in Breakout Season for Chargers' Tight End The four-year pro will be playing for a different team and a different Harbaugh this season. And new Chargers’ TE Charlie Kolar may not be a...

AUGUST 22 • SI.COM

Splits first-team snaps with Njoku Kolar and David Njoku both started Thursay's preseason game against San Francisco. Kolar finished with one catch for nine yards on eight snaps.

Impact Njoku played just five snaps without seeing a target. Oronde Gadsden, meanwhile, wasn't spotted until the second quarter. Gadsden might be the team's best receiving threat at the position, but there's a real chance that the Week 1 snap counts reflect a preseason depth chart with Njoku and Kolar listed as co-starters. It doesn't look like an especially friendly situation for fantasy managers, with targets potentially split between three TEs in an offense that also uses a fullback at times. Kolar, in particular, isn't likely to see much playing time in clear passing situations, which makes mainstream fantasy relevance unlikely.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

Jacob Cowing returned a punt for an 83-yard touchdown as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 in preseason action

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

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A knee injury sends David Njoku to IR as the Chargers juggle a growing injury list

Jim Harbaugh has never been 0-2. The Chargers are now, with a tough stretch ahead

NFL Catchup: Cowboys Release Milton, Tunsil Goes on IR And Nabers Injury Update

Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers