JUNIOR COLSON NEWS

Notches 29 tackles in rookie season Colson finished with 29 tackles (15 solo) and one pass defensed in 11 appearances during the 2024 regular season.

Impact Colson tacked on four tackles (three solo) in the Chargers' wild-card round loss to the Texans in the postseason. The 2024 third-round pick notched only one start in his rookie season, occupying a part-time role at linebacker on defense and contributing on special teams.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Active for SNF Colson (ankle) is active for Sunday night's contest against Kansas City.

Impact Colson was activated from injured reserve Saturday and he'll officially make his return to the field after missing the last four games with an ankle injury. The linebacker will be back in his depth role behind Daiyan Henley in the divisional matchup.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR The Chargers activated Colson (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Colson was sidelined for the Chargers' last four games due to an ankle injury. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, and after logging a full practice Friday, it appears the rookie third-rounder is ready to return for Sunday's AFC West clash against the Chiefs. Colson has logged 14 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defense across six regular-season games.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Colson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.

Impact The rookie linebacker from Michigan was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and practiced in full Friday, giving himself a good chance to play Sunday. Colson must still be activated to the Chargers' active roster in order to play in Week 14. If he's activated, he'll likely serve as a depth piece in the team's linebacker corps while also contributing on special teams.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Chargers designated Colson (ankle) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Colson has been sidelined for the Chargers' last four games due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 9 against the Browns. The rookie third-round pick was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, and he'll likely have to log at least one full practice session this week in order to have a chance at being activated off IR ahead of Sunday's AFC West clash against the Chiefs.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Colson (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Colson sustained an ankle injury in the Chargers' Week 9 win over the Browns, and his placement on IR on Wednesday suggests the issue is serious. The 2024 third-round pick from Michigan recorded 14 total tackles and one pass defended across six games before his injury. He'll now be forced to miss the Chargers next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 14's matchup against the Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Colson (ankle) will not return to Sunday's game versus the Browns.

Impact Colson exited with an ankle injury, which is severe enough to keep him from returning. As a result, Troy Dye will be the prime option to backup Denzel Perryman at inside linebacker.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable to return Colson is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup with the Browns due to an ankle injury.

Impact It is unclear how serious the ankle injury is for Colson. In his absence, Troy Dye is the likely candidate to backup Denzel Perryman at inside linebacker.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to full practice Colson (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact A hamstring issue sidelined Colson both Week 3 and Week 4 ahead of the Chargers' Week 5 bye. The rookie linebacker logged a limited practice session Wednesday, but his step up to a full session Thursday suggests that he's in line to return to action Sunday versus Denver. Troy Dye could be limited to a special-teams role upon Colson's return.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still managing hamstring injury Colson (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Colson missed the Chargers' last two games due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 2 against the Panthers. Los Angeles is coming off a bye, but it appears the rookie third-round pick is continuing to work through the hamstring issue. Colson's practice participation over the next two days will provide a better idea of his status heading into Sunday's game against the Broncos.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 4 Colson (hamstring) did not practice Friday and he has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Colson will sit for a second straight week due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 2 against the Panthers. He has been unable to practice since his injury, but with the Chargers on a bye next week, he'll have more time to rehab and heal up ahead of Week 6 against the Broncos on Oct. 13. With Colson out Sunday, Troy Dye will once again serve as a rotational inside linebacker behind starters Daiyan Henley and Denzel Perryman.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Colson (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Colson exited the Chargers' Week 3 loss to the Steelers with a hamstring injury, and it appears that issue stopped him from practicing Wednesday. Colson's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential availability in Week 4, but he'll likely need to practice in some capacity to face Kansas City on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Colson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Colson missed practice all week after leaving Week 2 against the Panthers with the pulled hamstring. Denzel Perryman and Daiyan Henley will handle most of the linebacker reps against Pittsburgh. Shaquille Quarterman is next up as depth.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers News: Chargers Rookie Linebacker Junior Colson Injured Vs. Panthers Junior Colson’s early exit with a hamstring injury raises concerns for the Chargers’ defense.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dealing with hamstring issue Colson (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Carolina.

Impact Colson was able to get to the Chargers' locker room with trainers under his own power. Until he's healthy enough for football activities again though, the Chargers will probably have to lean more heavily on Denzel Perryman for snaps at linebacker than normal.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two Ex-Michigan Wolverines Listed Among Early Candidates For NFL Defensive Rookie Of The Year Honors Junior Colson and Mike Sainristil are among the Defensive ROTY favorites.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How Junior Colson Worked His Way Back After Appendectomy The Bolts rookie third-round pick has thrived at linebacker after missing roughly half of training camp

AUGUST 28, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

Junior Colson on His First Preseason Start and His Excitement to Start the Season Chargers Linebacker Junior Colson meets with the media to discuss playing for the first time in the preseason, having familiar faces within...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

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AUGUST 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Activated off NFI list Colson was activated from the Chargers' active/non-football illness list Tuesday after passing his physical, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Colson landed on the NFI list after undergoing an appendectomy prior to the start of training camp. He appears to have fully recovered from the procedure, and he will be able to participate in practice and preseason games. Colson was selected by the Chargers in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 69th overall. He earned Second-Team All-Big Ten Conference honors in his final season in Michigan and led the team with 95 tackles.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

With Junior Colson out, Los Angeles Chargers need 2023 draft pick to emerge | Sporting News Daiyan Henley should be the next man up and he needs to make the most of the opportunity.

JULY 25, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Appendectomy causes NFI stint Head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters Wednesday that Colson's placement on the active/non-football illness list is due to an appendectomy, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official sit...

Impact The rookie linebacker out of Michigan was placed on Los Angeles' active/non-football illness list one week ago, and the timetable for his return is currently unknown. Once Colson recovers from his appendectomy, he's expected to serve as one of the Chargers' top inside linebackers.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Chargers may need to call one of these LBs with Junior Colson news | Sporting News The Chargers could need more at the inside LB position.

JULY 18, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Starting camp on NFI list The Chargers placed Colston (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Colson appears to be dealing with an undisclosed injury sustained away from team facilities. A timetable for his return remains undisclosed, but he can come off the NFI list any time during training camp, once cleared for practice activities. The rookie third-round pick appears in prime position to compete for a starting role, assuming he's not sidelined too long.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE