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A knee injury sends David Njoku to IR as the Chargers juggle a growing injury list

The Los Angeles Chargers have placed tight end David Njoku on injured reserve due to a knee injury
SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Jim Harbaugh has never been 0-2. The Chargers are now, with a tough stretch ahead

The Los Angeles Chargers are in need of a quick turnaround to salvage their season after an 0-2 start
SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Lands on injured reserve The Chargers placed Lambert-Smith (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Lambert-Smith suffered a significant hamstring injury during the Chargers' Week 1 loss against the Cardinals, warranting a stint on the IR. As such, the second-year pro will be required to miss at least the next four games and is eligible to return for Week 6 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 18, though he may need more time to recover. Gary Jennings was signed to the Chargers' 53-man roster in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers lose KeAndre Lambert-Smith to injured reserve after Week 1 loss

The Los Angeles Chargers have placed wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve
SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press
Set to miss time with hamstring injury Lambert-Smith (hamstring) will miss some time after exiting last Sunday's game against the Cardinals early, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Impact Lambert-Smith exited the second half of last Sunday's contest with a significant hamstring injury. The wide receiver will likely miss multiple weeks due to the issue. The Chargers will need to look for some practice squad elevations at wide receiver with Lambert-Smith out and Derius Davis (undisclosed) also dealing with an injury. No. 1 wide receiver Ladd McConkey (ribs) is also dealing with an injury, leaving the team even thinner at the position.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' defense struggles in first outing under new coordinator Chris O'Leary

Mike McDaniel wasn’t the only Los Angeles Chargers coordinator to have a bad debut on Sunday
SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Questionable to return with hamstring issue Lambert-Smith (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Lambert-Smith exited the second half of Sunday's game. If the hamstring issue is anything other than a minor hit the wide receiver will likely be required to miss time as he manages the issue. Derius Davis may see an increased role in the Chargers' passing offense in Lambert-Smith's absence.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Hauls in one pass during exhibition finale Lambert-Smith caught his only target for 21 yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Rams.
Impact Lambert-Smith worked behind the starters and ended up logging 16 offensive snaps. Over the course of the exhibition slate, Lambert-Smith led the Chargers in receptions (seven), targets (11) and receiving yards (93). That could help him in his battle for positioning in the Chargers' WR pecking order, though Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris (undisclosed) are all comfortably ahead of him on the depth chart.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
DJ Uiagalelei Drops In 21-Yard Toss to KeAndre Lambert-Smith Chargers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei drops in a pass along the sideline to wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a 21-yard gain.
AUGUST 28 • CHARGERS.COM
Four targets in blowout loss Lambert-Smith caught two of four targets for 14 yards in Thursday night's 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers.
Impact Lambert-Smith also returned two punts for 15 total yards. The wide receiver played 34 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps, garnering a decent amount of attention for the time he was on the field. The second-year player out of Auburn is fighting to acquire a starting spot in the team's wide receiving corps, with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston (lower body), Tre' Harris (undisclosed) and Brenen Thompson all currently set to see more snaps.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers' KeAndre Lambert-Smith is Becoming Impossible to Ignore The young and hungry wide receiver keeps getting better, and it's hard to ignore.
AUGUST 17 • SI.COM
How KeAndre Lambert-Smith & Amar Johnson Will Look to Build on Standout Preseason Performances The pair of young Chargers stood out in the preseason opener against the Texans
AUGUST 15 • CHARGERS.COM
KeAndre Lambert-Smith on Building on His Preseason Performance Chargers wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith meets with the media to discuss his performance in the team's Preseason Week 1 win over the Hou...
AUGUST 15 • CHARGERS.COM
KeAndre Lambert-Smith's bid for the Chargers 53-man roster just got real Between now and Aug. 30, the Los Angeles Chargers will have quite a few difficult decisions on their plate. In terms of cut candidates, ther...
AUGUST 14 • BOLTBEAT.COM
KeAndre Lambert-Smith needs a major turnaround as Chargers enter preseason action At this time last year, a speedy, physical rookie receiver seemed to be surging up the Los Angeles Chargers' depth chart, carrying over his...
AUGUST 10 • BOLTBEAT.COM
KeAndre Lambert-Smith already has his work cut out for him in Chargers training camp Of the position and roster battles that have drawn attention for the Los Angeles Chargers in training camp, the wide receiver room hasn't re...
AUGUST 3 • BOLTBEAT.COM
Chargers Roster Spotlights: KeAndre Lambert-Smith, From Preseason Superstar to Roster Bubble A series where every single player on the Chargers' 90-man roster is covered. Today, WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith is highlighted.
JULY 30 • SI.COM
KeAndre Lambert-Smith may need to pay the price for Chargers' offseason decisions Under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, virtually every playmaker on the Los Angeles Chargers offense has a chance to take a major st...
JULY 6 • BOLTBEAT.COM
Drilling during OTAs Lambert-Smith (hamstring) is participating during the Chargers' OTAs, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact Lambert-Smith only played in 10 games during his rookie season last year, in part because he was tending to a lingering hamstring injury. The Chargers' only big move at wide receiver during the offseason was selecting Brenen Thompson in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and Lambert-Smith is one of a few players working on returning punts during offseason workouts, so now that he's back to full strength, he should have a realistic chance of snagging a spot on the 53-man roster for this season.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers have 5 draft picks, starting at No. 22, with a focus on protecting Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers have the salary cap space and early round picks to make a splash in the NFL draft
APRIL 15 • Associated Press
Lands on IR The Chargers placed Lambert-Smith (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Lambert-Smith is done for the season after catching five passes for 51 yards and a touchdown across 10 games during the regular season. The rookie fifth-round pick will shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2026 campaign, while Kimani Vidal will likely take over as one of the team's primary kick returners during Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Patriots.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Missing wild-card round Lambert-Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Patriots.
Impact Lambert-Smith opened the Chargers' week of practice with consecutive DNPs after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 18 loss to the Broncos, so it's no surprise that he won't play Sunday. The rookie wideout from Auburn logged just 53 offensive snaps over 10 regular-season contests this season, catching five of 12 targets for 51 yards and a touchdown. Kimani Vidal will likely step in and operate as one of the Chargers' top kick returners while Lambert-Smith is sidelined for the wild-card round.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Wednesday Lambert-Smith (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lambert-Smith suffered a hamstring injury during the Chargers' Week 18 loss to the Broncos and was unable to return to the contest. The 23-year-old has two more chances to participate in practice before Sunday's playoff matchup against the Patriots. Should Lambert-Smith be unable to return, Tre' Harris and Derius Davis could see a slightly higher snap count at wide receiver.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos secure AFC's top playoff seed with 19-3 win over Chargers

The Denver Broncos secured the AFC's top playoff seed with a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers
JANUARY 5 • Associated Press
Done for night Lambert-Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Impact Lambert-Smith suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter, and his night has now officially come to a premature end. Tre' Harris and Derius Davis could see a slight uptick in usage at wide receiver in his absence.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
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