DONALD PARHAM JR. NEWS

Snares three passes in return Parham caught all three of his targets for 35 yards in the 17-14 win Sunday over the Titans.

Impact It's been a disappointing campaign for Parham, for many managers had aspirations of him being a fantasy difference maker after positive buzz following a strong preseason. The 25-year-old's latest stretch of injuries -- first with a concussion and then a hamstring injury that forced the big-bodied target to land on injured reserve -- ultimately cost Parham a total of seven games, but Sunday's return was an immediate reminder of the aforementioned potential. While blocking specialist Tre' McKitty still wound up out-snapping Parham (22 to 21), the former XFL tight end could be an interesting option if Gerald Everett were to miss any time.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IR The Chargers activated Parham (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Parham's 2022 campaign has been marred by numerous health concerns. First, a hamstring issue delayed his season debut to Week 5. After Week 6 action, Parham entered the concussion protocol and sat out Week 7. Following the team's Week 8 bye, he picked up another hamstring issue that forced him to IR. Now seemingly healthy for the first time in two months, Parham will have four potential appearances to close out the regular season as the nominal No. 2 tight end behind Gerald Everett.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

21-day period activated The Chargers designated Parham (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Wednesday's transaction opens a 21-day window for the Chargers to add Parham back to the active roster, after he missed each of the team's last six games with a hamstring issue. Once it's been medically determined that the 25-year-old is ready for game action, he'll likely compete for rotational snaps with Tre' McKitty and Stone Smartt behind starter Gerald Everett.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers continue to struggle with same mistakes on defense

The Los Angeles Chargers defense continues to be disappointing through 12 games

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should return to practice soon Coach Brandon Staley said Monday that Parham (hamstring) should return to practice at some point this week, Bridget Condon of NFL Network reports.

Impact Parham has been on IR since the beginning of November, but it appears he could be nearing a return to practice. Once he's designated to return, the Chargers will have a 21-day window to add him to the active roster.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers continuing to show mettle in rallying for victories

The Los Angeles Chargers are 5-3 for the second straight year after Sunday's 20-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers place tight end Donald Parham on injured reserve

Donald Parham was placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday after he reinjured his hamstring during practice earlier in the week

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers Place TE Donald Parham Jr. on Injured Reserve, Sign WR Keelan Doss to Active Roster The Chargers list of players on injured reserve continues to grow, adding TE Donald Parham Jr.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands on IR Parham (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact The 2022 campaign is quickly shaping up to be a lost season for Parham. The behemoth of a tight end missed the first four games of the regular season due to a hamstring injury and finally was activated in Week 5, only to suffer a concussion the following week. While the veteran managed to clear concussion protocol Thursday, it appears as if Parham once again will be forced to miss a large duration of time thanks to a hamstring issue. He'll be eligible to play in four weeks.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers rule out Keenan Allen, 5 others vs. Falcons

Justin Herbert is about to get a crash course in playing a game without his top two receivers

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Sunday Parham (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Parham was diagnosed with a concussion following Week 6 that sidelined him Week 7, but the Chargers' Week 8 bye helped him clear the protocol for head injuries earlier this week. However, a hamstring injury cropped up Thursday that held him out of practice, and he now will miss a second game in a row due to a health concern. With Parham out, Tre' McKitty and Richard Rodgers will be the candidates to get work behind starting tight end Gerald Everett.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up additional injury Parham (concussion) was listed as a DNP due to a hamstring issue on the Chargers' injury report Thursday.

Impact Parham missed the first four games of the 2022 campaign with a hamstring injury before making his debut in Week 5. The 25-year-old then suffered a concussion in Week 6 and was sidelined for the following game against Seattle as a result. Parham apparently cleared protocols during the Bolts' bye week and returned to practice in full Wednesday, though he is now dealing with a hamstring issue once again. He will have one more practice to increase his activity before Sunday's game against the Falcons, or else he'll likely sit out for the sixth time this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Parham (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice

Impact Parham has been making strides in his recovery over the last few days by clearing concussion protocols, but his status for Sunday's game against the Falcons remains in question, per Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times. Parham's ability to practice over the next few days will likely determine his availability for Week 9.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears concussion protocol Parham cleared concussion protocols and will practice Wednesday, but the tight end's status for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons remains to be determined, Daniel Popper of The...

Impact Parham was sidelined for the Chargers' Week 7 matchup against Seattle due to a concussion but appears to have progressed through protocols during the team's Week 8 bye. The level of his participation Wednesday remains unknown, but he'll likely have to log at least one full practice before returning to game action.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers limping into the bye week in search of answers

Brandon Staley and his coaching staff’s ability to weather injuries will undergo one of its biggest challenges after Sunday’s 37-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers WR Keenan Allen active against Seahawks

Keenan Allen is active for the Los Angeles Chargers game against the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers' Allen game-time decision after productive practice

Keenan Allen could return for the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday despite the team’s bye coming up next week

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out in Week 7 Parham (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact In the wake of L.A.'s Week 6 win against the Broncos, Parham entered the concussion protocol and hasn't practiced in the meantime. With Parham's status confirmed for this weekend, rookie third-rounder Tre' McKitty and potentially Richard Rodgers are set to serve as the team's reserve tight ends behind starter Gerald Everett (illness).

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Parham (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact After missing back-to-back practices, Parham looks iffy for Sunday's game against the Seahwks. On the plus side for the Chargers, fellow tight end Gerald Everett (illness) -- who sat out Wednesday's session -- logged a full practice Thursday.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Wednesday Parham (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Gerald Everett (illness) also sat out Wednesday's practice, which leaves Tre' McKitty as the Chargers' top healthy tight end at this stage of the week. Parham, who is in the NFL's concussion protocol, now has two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers have won 3 straight, but defense still needs work

Both the good and bad for the Los Angeles Chargers defense were on display Monday night in their 19-16 overtime victory over the Denver Broncos

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers concussion Monday Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Tuesday that Parham is in concussion protocols, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Parham caught all three of his targets for 53 yards during Monday's overtime win, but he immediately took his helmet off and went to the sideline after his third and final catch, which is presumably when he suffered the concussion. His status for Week 7 remains unclear, but he'll likely have to log at least one full practice if he's going to suit up Sunday against the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in limited role Parham caught all three of his targets for 53 yards in Monday's 19-16 overtime win over the Broncos.

Impact Parham only played 19 snaps compared to Everett's 51, but the 6-foot-8 behemoth was explosive in his limited role, as he tallied multiple receptions of 20-plus yards. Parham drew just one target in his debut last week after a lengthy absence due to a preseason hamstring injury, so it's entirely possible the 25-year-old could work into a larger role as the season progresses. Given Everett's utility as an underneath target, it's hard to imagine the aforementioned starter will be fazed out of the offense entirely, but Monday's contest demonstrated Parham's unique ability to be both a red-zone threat and sorely missed deep-route target.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert effortlessly floats 24-yard completion to Parham Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert effortlessly floats 24-yard completion to tight end Donald Parham.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Held catchless in season debut Parham failed to secure his only target in Sunday's 30-28 win over the Browns.

Impact Parham made his debut Sunday after dealing with a hamstring injury to start the season, but the 25-year-old tight end was unable to produce in a very limited role. The veteran played just 18 of the Chargers' 71 offensive snaps, and his one target was the fewest of any pass catcher thrown to by Justin Herbert in the contest. Parham operated as the No. 3 tight end, playing behind both Gerald Everett and Tre' McKitty. The 6-foot-8, 237-pounder should remain far off the fantasy radar when the Chargers host the Broncos in Week 6.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE