NOVEMBER 16 • CHARGERS.COM
ELIJAH MOLDEN #2 - DEFENSIVE BACK - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
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Elijah Molden Reflecting On Team's Loss: "It Starts With Accountability" Defensive back Elijah Molden speaks with the media following the Week 11 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He reflects on the team's...
Green light to play Week 11 Molden (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Impact Molden had his practice reps limited during Week 11 prep due to a knee injury, but he has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The fifth-year safety has accumulated 30 tackles (17 solo) across seven regular-season games.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Molden (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Impact Molden upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a limited practice session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. The Washington product has appeared in seven games this season, recording 30 total tackles. If he misses his fourth game of the season in Week 11, expect Tony Jefferson to operate as Los Angeles' top free safety.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 2 • CHARGERS.COM
Good to go against Minnesota Molden (thumb) is active for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
Impact Molden drew the questionable tag for Week 8 following three consecutive limited practices, and the fifth-year safety has been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. He's slated to start at safety alongside Derwin James for Thursday night's home game.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Officially listed as questionable Molden (thumb) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
Impact Molden logged three consecutive limited practice sessions in preparation for Week 8 action, so it appears he has a fair chance to gain clearance to suit up for Thursday Night Football. The stating safety's status will be made official no later than 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
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Logs limited practice Tuesday Molden (thumb) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday.
Impact Molden was also deemed limited in Monday's practice estimation. The veteran safety hurt his thumb in Week 6 against Miami and didn't play this past Sunday against Indianapolis, but it appears he has a chance of returning to action Thursday versus Minnesota. However, if Molden can't suit up against the Vikings, RJ Mickens will likely again get an elevated role on defense.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Limited on Monday's estimation Molden (thumb) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
Impact Molden has missed three games already this season due to thumb and hamstring issues. The thumb injury prevented him from playing in Sunday's loss to the Colts. Tony Jefferson and R.J. Mickens soaked up most of the extra safety snaps alongside Derwin James in Molden's absence.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Limited on Monday's estimation Molden (thumb) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
Impact Molden has missed three games already this season due to thumb and hamstring issues. The thumb injury prevented him from playing in Sunday's loss to the Colts. Tony Jefferson and R.J. Mickens soaked up most of the extra safety snaps alongside Derwin James in Molden's absence.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Week 7 Molden (thumb) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact A thumb injury prevented Molden from practicing all week, and the fourth-year safety will miss his third game of the year as a result. With Molden inactive, rookie sixth-rounder RJ Mickens and Tony Jefferson are the top candidates to start at safety alongside Derwin James. Molden will aim to progress enough in his recovery to play Thursday against the Vikings.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 19 • CHARGERS.COM
Unlikely to play vs. Indianapolis Molden (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact Molden was unable to practice all week due to a thumb injury that he picked up during the Chargers' Week 6 win over the Dolphins. With the 2021 third-rounder not expected to play, Tony Jefferson and rookie sixth-rounder RJ Mickens are the top candidates to start at safety alongside Derwin James on Sunday.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 16 • CHARGERS.COM
No practice Wednesday Molden (thumb) did not practice Wednesday.
Impact Molden exited Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a hand injury but was able to return. His absence from practice is presumably related, leaving his status for Week 7 against the Colts unclear early in the week.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Herbert backs up Jim Harbaugh's lofty praise in rallying depleted Chargers to victory
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Returns to game Molden has returned in Sunday's contest against the Dolphins after exiting in the second quarter, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact After heading to the locker room in the second quarter of Sunday's game, Molden quickly returned with a wrap on his left hand. The 26-year-old had four total tackles (three solo) before exiting.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Molden (hand) is questionable to return in Sunday's contest versus the Dolphins.
Impact Molden suffered a hand injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game and will receive further tests to determine whether he can return. Safety RJ Mickens is in line to replace the 26-year-old should he remain out.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Week 4 Molden (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact Molden missed the Chargers' last two games due to a hamstring injury that he suffered against the Chiefs in Week 1. He drew the questionable tag after an LP-LP-FP practice log, and he's progressed enough in his recovery to make his return in Sunday's road contest. Molden should play a prominent role in the Chargers' secondary alongside Derwin James and Alohi Gilman.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Listed questionable for Week 4 Molden (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Impact Molden was able to practice in full Friday, which would seem to put him on track to play Sunday after missing the previous two contests. It's unclear if Molden will reclaim his starting role from Tony Jefferson once healthy.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Undefeated Chargers visit the winless Giants looking to start the season 4-0
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Makes return to practice Molden (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Impact Molden has missed the Chargers' last two games due to a lingering hamstring injury, but his activity at practice Wednesday signals there's a chance he could suit up again in Week 4. He'll still likely have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Makes return to practice Molden (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Impact Molden has missed the Chargers' last two games due to a lingering hamstring injury, but his activity at practice Wednesday signals there's a chance he could suit up again in Week 4. He'll still likely have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Missing second straight Molden (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Impact Molden is set to miss his second straight game due to a hamstring issue. He was unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week, so the timing of his potential return is unclear.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
