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Nearing return Los Angeles opened the 21-day activation window from the PUP list for Guyton (knee) on Thursday, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Guyton's activation window has been opened and he was spotted participating in individual drills during Thursday's practice, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. The 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL during the Chargers' Week 3 contest in 2022, and once he's ready for in-game action, expect the wideout to help Los Angeles stretch the field.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chargers bring back WR Jalen Guyton

The Los Angeles Chargers signed wide receiver Jalen Guyton to a contract Monday

APRIL 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Headed for free agency The Chargers didn't extend Guyton (knee) a qualifying offer or contract tender as a restricted free agent Wednesday, so he's officially an unrestricted free agent, per the NFL's tr...

Impact Guyton is currently rehabbing from an ACL tear he suffered during Week 3 of 2022 campaign, and it's unclear when he'll be 100 percent healthy. The undrafted wideout out of North Texas caught 59 of 103 targets for 959 yards and six touchdowns across his first two NFL seasons in Los Angeles, but he'll likely have to prove he's back to full strength before securing a new deal.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert, Chargers trying to weather early season injuries

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert continues to progress from his early season injury but he has seen his favorite playmakers and other key players end up sidelined

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Chargers Claim OLB Derrek Tuszka Off Waivers, Place WR Jalen Guyton on Injured Reserve The Chargers made two roster moves on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chargers place WR Guyton on IR, claim LB Tuszka off waivers

The Los Angeles Chargers placed wide receiver Jalen Guyton on injured reserve and claimed outside linebacker Derrek Tuszka off waivers on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Shifts to injured reserve Guyton (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Guyton suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. The speedster was a solid deep threat for the Chargers over the last two-plus seasons, but he'd only seen 29 snaps and four targets through three games this year as Joshua Palmer and DeAndre Carter had surpassed him on the depth chart, so his absence won't have much of an impact on the Chargers' passing game.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers LT Rashawn Slater expected to miss remainder of season

Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater is expected to miss the rest of the 2022 NFL season due to a ruptured biceps tendon.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Chargers LT Rashawn Slater expected to miss remainder of season

Out for season Guyton suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and will miss the remainder of the 2022 campaign, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Guyton caught two of three targets for 64 yards before getting hurt on Los Angeles' meaningless final drive with the game long decided. The wideout has been a solid deep threat over the past two-plus campaigns, catching 59 passes for 959 yards and six touchdowns, so his absence will be a significant blow to the Chargers offense.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury could be serious Guyton suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 38-10 loss to Jacksonville, and there are early fears that the injury is significant, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Guyton caught two of three targets for 64 yards before getting hurt on Los Angeles' meaningless final drive with the game long decided. Another update on Guyton's status will surface after the team performs additional testing, but he's most likely looking at a multi-week absence at minimum.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Herbert's Howitzer Fully Loaded for 54-Yard Launch to Guyton Quarterback Justin Herbert's Howitzer fully loaded for a 54-yard launch to wide receiver Jalen Guyton.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM

Staley sticks with ailing Herbert in Chargers' blowout loss

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Pair of grabs in preseason opener Guyton brought in both targets for six yards in the Chargers' 29-22 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday night.

Impact Guyton wasn't able to do much with his pair of touches, although the teammate he's still hoping to beat out for the No. 3 receiver job, Joshua Palmer, couldn't corral any of his four targets. Guyton does have the edge on Palmer in experience after appearing in 35 games over the past three seasons, but it appears from recent practices the latter has the edge in the job battle.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Losing ground for WR3 Guyton has seemingly been surpassed by Joshua Palmer for the No. 3 role, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Palmer had worked with the starting unit for most of the offseason OTAs, something that has clearly carried over into the early stages of training camp. Popper did note Guyton has put together a solid camp and likely could be used in specific sub packages whenever the team needs additional speed on the field, but it's hardly a ringing endorsement for the 25-year-old after two consecutive seasons as a starter. It doesn't seem as if Guyton is on the roster bubble yet, but special teams standouts such as DeAndre Carter, Joe Reed and Trevon Bradford could provide extra roster utility, which might make the decision a bit more complicated as the preseason progresses.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws praise for special teams work Guyton earned rave reviews from Chargers head coach Brandon Staley for his performance on special teams during OTAs, Gavino Borquez of USA Today reports.

Impact As a capable returner and special teams gunner, Guyton looks as though he'll have a key role in 2022 on the Chargers' third unit. Guyton's outlook on the offensive end is more muddled, however, after Joshua Palmer was spotted working with the first-team offense during offseason workouts. Expect the two to have a spirited battle for the No. 3 wideout role throughout training camp.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers add depth on defense, sign LB Troy Reeder

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed linebacker Troy Reeder, who spent three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams

APRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Signs exclusive rights tender Guyton officially signed his exclusive rights free agent tender Tuesday and will remain with the Chargers this coming season, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact The 24-year-old finished the 2021 campaign third among Los Angeles' wide receivers in terms of yardage (448), while logging 31 receptions on 48 targets and three touchdowns in 16 games. Beyond competing for reps behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, Guyton could also contribute in the return game, as the Chargers haven't re-signed last season's primary returner Andre Roberts.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers to keep backup QB Chase Daniel, Jalen Guyton, Storm Norton, Donald Parham Jr. The Chargers placed tenders on three players, released offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga and reached a one-year deal with backup quarterback Cha...

MARCH 15, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Chargers release oft-injured offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga

Bryan Bulaga was released by the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday after playing only one game last season

MARCH 15, 2022 • Associated Press

To receive contract tender The Chargers are slated to extend a contract tender to Guyton, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

Impact As a result, Guyton -- an exclusive rights free agent -- is poised to reclaim his role in the Chargers offense in 2022. The 24-year-old is coming off a 2021 campaign in which he logged 31 catches (on 48 targets) for 448 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games. This coming season Guyton will continue to work behind the team's top pass-catching options, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, while competing with Joshua Palmer and possibly others for No. 3 wideout reps.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers looking to upgrade defense, offensive line

The Chargers have already been one of the more active teams during the offseason

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Excels in final game Guyton caught six of his nine targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 35-32 loss to the Raiders. The third-year wide receiver finished the season with 31 receptions for 448 yards and thre...

Impact It took until the final game of the season, but Guyton recorded season highs in receptions and targets while tallying his third effort with at least 50 receiving yards over his last five contests. Part of that extra volume was due to the Chargers furiously attempting a double-digit fourth quarter comeback, but it underscores what had been an encouraging month of December for Guyton after what looked liked a subpar season for the 24-year-old. That being said, it's hard to have much optimism from a fantasy standpoint moving forward for Guyton, who under the Anthony Lynn system last season saw a high volume of snaps only for Joe Lombardi's scheme to effectively neutralize the speedster in 2021. The emergence of rookie third-round pick Joshua Palmer also factored into Guyton's downturn as the duo essentially split reps as the team's No. 3 pass catcher by the end of October. A restricted free agent this offseason, expect Guyton to be retained on a short-term deal as a depth piece capable of starting if pressed into action.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two passes in win Guyton caught both of his targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Broncos.

Impact Guyton and teammate Joshua Palmer shared the Chargers' No. 3 receiver role with Mike Williams activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Guyton played on 32 of the Broncos' 67 snaps, while Palmer played just one fewer. Nonetheless, Guyton was not much of a factor in the contest. The 24-year-old will be hard to trust in a Week 18 matchup with the Raiders as long as Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are healthy and continue to absorb targets from Justin Herbert.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

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