From Newsweek · Rowan Fisher-Shotton · · 1m 20s
Chargers weigh receiver help after McConkey injury
Ladd McConkey’s rib and chest injury has Los Angeles looking at veteran help before a tough early schedule.
In brief
Ladd McConkey’s rib and chest injury has Los Angeles looking at veteran help before a tough early schedule. McConkey is day-to-day, but the Chargers’ workout with Marquez Valdes-Scantling signals they are preparing for him to miss time. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Upset gets worse
The Chargers opened 0-1 with a Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, who entered as 9.5-point underdogs. Then Ladd McConkey left with a rib and chest injury.
McConkey was producing
Before the hit, McConkey had five catches on seven targets for 82 yards and a touchdown. Losing that output would leave a real hole in Justin Herbert’s passing game.
“five catches on seven targets for 82 yards and a touchdown”
Veteran option emerges
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that Los Angeles is working out Marquez Valdes-Scantling as it looks for insurance at wide receiver.
MVS brings experience
Valdes-Scantling played for the 49ers and Steelers last season, then spent camp with Dallas before final cuts. He also owns two Super Bowl rings from Kansas City.
“two Super Bowl titles to his name”
Week 2 is uncertain
McConkey is considered day-to-day, but the workout suggests the Chargers are bracing for a possible absence against the Raiders on Sunday.
Herbert may need others
If McConkey sits, Herbert will lean more on Quentin Johnston, Tre' Harris, or a free agent addition before road games against the Bills and Seahawks.
What to remember
McConkey is day-to-day, but the Chargers’ workout with Marquez Valdes-Scantling signals they are preparing for him to miss time.
