KeAndre Lambert-Smith - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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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

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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

Tweaks hamstring, iffy to return Lambert-Smith (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Lambert-Smith appeared to sustain the injury late in the second quarter after hauling in an 18-yard pass from Trey Lance. Derius Davis would serve as the primary returner on kickoffs and see more snaps on offense if Lambert-Smith is unable to return.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

KeAndre Lambert-Smith's Physical Run After Catch Yields First-Down Yardage Wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith catches a third-down pass well short of the line to gain but fights his way through a Dallas Cowboys def...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

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DECEMBER 18, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Scores first career touchdown Lambert-Smith caught his lone target for 16 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Chiefs.

Impact Lambert-Smith's trip to the end zone accounted for the only touchdown scored by the Chargers in the contest and the first touchdown of his career. With teammate Quentin Johnston (groin) inactive, the rookie wideout played 21 of the Chargers' 66 offensive snaps, his largest snap share of the season. Lambert-Smith made the most of his limited playing time by finding the end zone, but the Auburn product should not be trusted for fantasy purposes, even in a plus matchup against the Cowboys in Week 16.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

KeAndre Lambert-Smith On First NFL Touchdown: "I've Been Waiting For This" Wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith discusses how it felt to get his first NFL touchdown in the Chargers' win over the Kansas City Chiefs in...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

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DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

KeAndre Lambert-Smith's Catches First NFL TD with 16-Yard Pass from Justin Herbert Quarterback Justin Herbert completes a 16-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Healthy scratch Week 11 Lambert-Smith (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact It's the first time this season that the rookie fifth-rounder is a healthy scratch, and with the Chargers on a bye Week 12, his next opportunity to play is Week 13 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 13. Derius Davis and Trayveon Williams are slated to serve as the Chargers' primary returners on kickoffs and punts in Lambert-Smith's absence.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Past hamstring injury Lambert-Smith (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact A hamstring injury prevented the rookie fifth-rounder from playing in the Chargers' Week 10 win over the Steelers. Lambert-Smith appears to be past the injury given his full practice Wednesday, and he is on track to be available for Sunday's road game against the Jaguars. He has mostly been used on special teams as a returner, posting 219 yards on nine kickoff returns across six regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Pittsburgh Lambert-Smith (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact A hamstring issue limited Lambert-Smith's practice participation Thursday and Friday, and the injury is severe enough for the rookie fifth-rounder to miss Sunday night's home game. Derius Davis will step into a more prominent role as a returner on kickoffs and punts due in Lambert-Smith's absence.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Lambert-Smith (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact Lambert-Smith appeared on the injury report Thursday with a hamstring issue, and only managed to log limited participation in both Thursday and Friday's practices. The rookie fifth-rounder has only logged four targets resulting in one reception for one yard through his first six career games. If the wide receiver is unable to go for Sunday, Derius Davis may be in line to receive a few offensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Managing hamstring issue Lambert-Smith was limited in practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Lambert-Smith wasn't on the injury report Wednesday, but he's now being listed as dealing with a hamstring issue. The rookie's practice participation level Friday should determine whether he enters the weekend with an injury designation. Lambert-Smith has just one catch on four targets through six games this season, but he's worked as one of the Chargers' top kick returners.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal output in win Lambert-Smith played five of the Chargers' 65 offensive snaps and didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Titans.

Impact The rookie wideout from Auburn contributed more on special teams than offense in the Week 9 win, returning two kickoffs for 49 yards. Lambert-Smith has appeared in six games and caught just one of four targets this season, playing 82 total snaps (58 on offense, 24 on special teams). He's expected to remain a depth option at WR while serving as one of the Chargers' top kick returners in the Week 10 matchup against the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Indianapolis Lambert-Smith is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lambert-Smith won't dress on Sunday as return specialist Derius Davis will serve as the fifth wide receiver for the Chargers. After breaking out in the preseason, the undrafted free agent hasn't had much of an opportunity in the regular season, recording his first career reception last week against Miami. This is the second game this season that he has been a healthy scratch.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers-Broncos Inactives for Week 3: Daiyan Henley Will Play, KeAndre Lambert-Smith Out vs. Denver Here are the Chargers inactive players for Week 3 against the Broncos at SoFi Stadium

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Inactive Sunday Lambert-Smith is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact With Lambert-Smith not in the mix Sunday, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Keenan Allen, Tre' Harris and Derius Davis are the Chargers' available WRs versus Denver. Through his first two games this season, Lambert-Smith was on the field for 20 snaps on offense and didn't catch his lone target.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers just made their stance on KeAndre Lambert-Smith crystal clear Perhaps expectations were a bit too high for Chargers rookie WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Can't bring in only target Lambert-Smith failed to secure his only target during the Chargers' 27-21 win over the Chiefs on Friday night.

Impact Lambert-Smith played 14 offensive snaps while rookie second-rounder Tre' Harris played just five snaps. On his only target, though, Harris managed an 11-yard completion, while Lambert-Smith finished catchless. Both rookies will again compete for reps behind starting wide receivers Ladd McConkey, Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston as the Chargers prepare for a Monday night showdown on the road at Las Vegas in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No catches to close preseason Lambert-Smith did not record a reception on one target in Saturday's 30-23 preseason loss to the 49ers.

Impact The Chargers rested all of their starters, including fellow rookie Omarion Hampton. Lambert-Smith played in the team's first four offensive possessions and was targeted twice, once by Trey Lance and once by Taylor Heinicke -- though the latter was wiped out by a penalty. Lambert-Smith has been one of the key risers throughout the summer, and he could open the season as the team's fourth receiver, depending on the health and role of Tre Harris (undisclosed).

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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