Junior Colson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Eagles vs Chargers game on Monday with our National Football League injury report.Aug 27, 2025
Placed on season-ending IR
The Chargers placed Colson (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday, ruling him out for the entire 2025 season,
ANALYSIS
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.
Jan 22, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 8, 2024
Active for SNF
Colson (ankle) is active for Sunday night's contest against Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 7, 2024
Activated off IR
The Chargers activated Colson (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 6, 2024
Could return Sunday
Colson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 4, 2024
Designated to return from IR
The Chargers designated Colson (ankle) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 6, 2024
Shifts to IR
Colson (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 3, 2024
Downgraded to out
Colson (ankle) will not return to Sunday's game versus the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Colson exited with an ankle injury, which is severe enough to keep him from returning. As a result, Troy Dye will likely back up Denzel Perryman at inside linebacker.
Nov 3, 2024
Considered questionable to return
Colson is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup with the Browns due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 10, 2024
Advances to full practice
Colson (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 9, 2024
Still managing hamstring injury
Colson (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 27, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 25, 2024
Misses Wednesday's practice
Colson (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 20, 2024
Ruled out for Sunday
Colson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 15, 2024
Dealing with hamstring issue
Colson (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Carolina.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 30, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 30, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 24, 2024
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 site reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 17, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
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