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Junior Colson on Injury Recovery and the Road Back Chargers linebacker Junior Colson meets with the media following the season. Colson discusses being placed on IR, navigating injuries early...

JANUARY 13 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers' Najee Harris returns to practice after July 4 fireworks mishap and could play in opener

Najee Harris has practiced for the first time since his July 4 fireworks injury

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on season-ending IR The Chargers placed Colson (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday, ruling him out for the entire 2025 season,

Impact Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Colson requires shoulder surgery, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Colson faced high expectations upon being selected by Los Angeles in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he started just one of his 11 appearances, finishing the year with a disappointing 29 tackles (15 solo) and one pass defended. He'll now focus on getting fully healthy for the 2026 campaign, but being forced to miss all of Year 2 looks like a significant blow to Colson's odds of developing into a starter at middle linebacker.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' once hyped draft pick facing long odds to avoid doomed career | Sporting News The Los Angeles Chargers have placed linebacker Junior Colson on IR.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chargers LB Junior Colson out for the year before second season even starts with devastating injury Chargers LB Junior Colson had his 2025 season ended before it started. By placing him on the reserve/injured list, he is now officially out...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Junior Colson Placed on Season-Ending IR; Harris & Leonard Listed as Designated to Return from IR The second-year linebacker was placed on Injured Reserve, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season

AUGUST 27, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers' may not be able to count on 2024 third-round pick when they need him most | Sporting News Los Angeles Chargers second-year linebacker Junior Colson has had a tough time transitioning to the NFL.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mic'd Up: Junior Colson In Hall Of Fame Game Vs Lions Chargers linebacker Junior Colson was mic'd up for the Bolts' win in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game vs the Detroit Lions. Watch as he ch...

AUGUST 2, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Why Junior Colson is Looking Forward to Battle for Starting Role in Chargers Defense The second-year linebacker said Monday that he can't wait for the pads to come on as camp battles heat up

JULY 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Junior Colson on Entering His Second Year Chargers linebacker Junior Colson speaks with the media on Day 4 of 2025 Training Camp to discuss his rookie year and how he feels entering...

JULY 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Junior Colson drawing hype after an impressive spring for the Chargers Could Colson have a breakout season in year two?

JUNE 27, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Why the Chargers Expect a Big Leap From Junior Colson in Year 2 The 2024 third-round pick has impressed in his first full offseason after his rookie season

MAY 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Navorro Bowman on His First Year Coaching With the Bolts Chargers Linebackers Coach NaVorro Bowman meets with the media to discuss how he felt the LB room played in the 2024 season and what they ca...

MAY 20, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

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, 2025 • 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

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Chargers' Najee Harris returns to practice after July 4 fireworks mishap and could play in opener