Ladd McConkey Injury News & Updates

McConkey caught four of his six targets for 39 yards and a score in the 31-14 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

McConkey led the team in targets in a game in which the Raiders' pitiful offense rarely threatened the Chargers. More notable was the injury to Justin Herbert in the first half, which will require surgery Monday on his non-throwing handle to stabilize a fracture. Herbert played through the injury Sunday with noticeable padding protecting the left hand, and both coach Jim Harbaugh and the quarterback himself believe he could play Week 14. McConkey's fantasy value will obviously be impacted by Herbert's availability, but regardless the second-year wide receiver has failed to record more than six targets in any of the past four games largely due to negative game scripts.

McConkey brought in three of four targets for 13 yards in the Chargers' 35-6 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

McConkey had a forgettable afternoon in a shockingly lopsided loss for the Chargers that saw Justin Herbert pulled early after throwing for only 81 yards and an interception. McConkey's yardage total was his second lowest of the season, and it snapped a five-game streak 55-plus receiving yard efforts. The ugly afternoon for the air attack was a clear outlier, so McConkey is a good bounce-back candidate in a Week 13 home matchup against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30 following a Week 12 bye.

McConkey (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

McConkey upgraded to full practice participation Friday after limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. Having reestablished himself as Justin Herbert's top target in recent weeks, McConkey has scored in four of his last six games heading into Sunday's matchup against a vulnerable Jacksonville secondary that has allowed 11 touchdowns through the air in its last three games.

McConkey (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

McConkey and Quentin Johnston (shin) have both opened the week with back-to-back limited practices. McConkey's ability to participate under a limited snap count indicates that the issue isn't a long-term concern, but a full practice Friday would likely clear him from an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Jaguars. If McConkey is unable to play or operates on a snap count in Week 11, then Derius Davis and rookies Tre' Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith would all be poised for an increase in snaps on offense.

McConkey (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

The same applies to fellow wideout Quentin Johnston (shin), with both players managing new injury issues ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. While recording a 71 percent snap share in the Chargers' Week 10 win over the Steelers, McConkey had four catches on six targets for a team-high 107 yards and a touchdown, while Johnston recorded a 5/42/0 receiving line on 10 targets.

McConkey had four receptions on six targets for 107 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Steelers.

McConkey paced the Chargers with a season-high 107 yards receiving and his fourth touchdown reception on the year. The stellar sophomore nearly ripped off a second score when he scampered down the sidelines for a game-high, 58-yard reception before being tracked down by Jalen Ramsey in the red zone. After a bit of a slow start to the campaign, McConkey has caught fire midseason en route to a 51-631-4 receiving line through 10 starts. Expect the elite slot receiver to remain a featured cog on offense against the Jaguars next Sunday.

McConkey recorded four receptions on seven targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Titans.

The Chargers didn't hold as comfortable a lead as expected in the game, but they were still very run-heavy in the second half. Between the game plan and a relatively flat distribution of targets, McConkey turned in a modest performance and his lowest yardage total since Week 5. While it was underwhelming production, McConkey still led the team in targets. He should be bounce back in Week 10 against Pittsburgh.

McConkey (calf) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans after being listed as a full participant on Friday's practice estimate.

McConkey was limited Wednesday and Thursday, but his full listing in Friday's walk-through sets the stage for the wideout to be available this weekend. In the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings in Week 8, McConkey caught six of his team-high 10 targets for 88 yards and a TD, which upped his receiving line through eight games to 43/468/3 on 68 targets, a pace that keeps the 2024 second-rounder firmly on the weekly fantasy lineup radar.

McConkey (calf) remained limited at practice Thursday.

McConkey also was limited Wednesday, so the wideout has one more chance to upgrade to full participation before the Chargers assign injury designations for Sunday's game against the Titans. In his team's 37-10 win over the Vikings in Week 8, McConkey caught six of of a team-high 10 targets for 88 yards and a TD.

McConkey (calf) was limited at practice Wednesday.

While recording a 58 percent snap share in the Chargers' Week 8 win over the Vikings, McConkey caught six of of a team-high 10 targets for 88 yards and a touchdown. The wideout -- who has put up a 43/468/3 receiving line in eight contests to date -- now has two more chances to upgrade his participation level in advance of Sunday's game against the Titans.

McConkey secured six of 10 targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.

McConkey paced the Chargers across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night, and his 27-yard, in-stride touchdown reception just before halftime served as his third scoring grab of the season. After a lackluster four-game stretch between Weeks 2 and 5, McConkey has come alive with a combined 22-255-2 line on 34 targets over the last three contests. The second-year wideout has a good chance of carrying over his momentum into Week 9, as a road date with the vulnerable Titans defense is on tap Sunday, Nov. 2.

McConkey caught nine of 15 targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Colts.

The second-year wideout set new season highs in targets and receptions, although the increased volume didn't result in increased production -- McConkey finished third on the Chargers in receiving yards behind rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden (7-164-1 on nine targets) and Keenan Allen (11-119-1 on 14 targets), while Quentin Johnston was on the other end of Justin Herbert's third TD. It's been a disappointing sophomore campaign so far for McConkey, but he's posted a 21-206-2 line on 31 targets over the last three games, giving him momentum heading into a Week 8 clash with a Vikings secondary that just surrendered a combined 13-304-3 line to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

McConkey caught seven of his nine targets for 100 yards and a touchdown in the 29-27 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

McConkey's 42-yard reception on the final possession with under a minute to go was the catalyst for the game-winning field goal just three plays later, but the second-year wideout benefitted significantly in the absence of Quentin Johnston (hamstring) leading the team in receiving yards, targets and receptions for the first time this season. This kind of workload could be the status quo for the foreseeable future as Los Angeles struggles to deal with a litany of injuries, whether to rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle), Johnston or a bevy of injured offensive lineman.

McConkey brought in five of seven targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders.

McConkey responded well coming off of his worst receiving line as a pro last week (1-11-0), grabbing five receptions and his first touchdown of the 2025 season in a losing effort. The 23-year-old finished only behind Keenan Allen (nine) in targets Sunday, maintaining the former's healthy average of 6.8 targets per game through five weeks. McConkey will attempt to ride the momentum from Sunday's strong fantasy performance into a road tilt against the Dolphins in Week 6.

McConkey caught just one of six targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Giants.

Justin Herbert had his worst game of the season to date, but Quentin Johnston (8-98-1 on 13 targets) still put together a strong performance while Keenan Allen (5-37-0 on seven targets) maintained a solid floor. McConkey, on the other hand, failed to catch multiple passes in a game for the first time in his career. The 2024 second-round pick showed too much chemistry with Herbert as a rookie to think he's suddenly going to disappear from the Chargers' game plan, but McConkey will be tough to have active in most fantasy formats until he begins to show the same kind of spark he did last year. He'll look to begin a breakout in Week 5 against the Commanders.

McConkey caught four of his seven targets for 41 yards in the 23-20 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

McConkey came up with a few critical chain-moving receptions, but otherwise was kept in check for a third consecutive week. At this point it certainly seems like Keenan Allen (11 targets) has re-emerged as Justin Herbert's favorite intermediate target, and the blossoming of third-year wide receiver Quentin Johnston into a bonafide option has only carved into McConkey's work more. Perhaps backing up some relevant fantasy concerns, the second-year wideout's subdue yardage figure comes despite Herbert attempting 47 passes, his most since 2023.

McConkey (biceps) practiced fully Thursday.

After not practicing Wednesday's due to a listed biceps issue, McConkey worked fully a day later, while sporting a brace on his left arm/shoulder, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. The wideout's upgrade to full on-field participation Thursday paves the way for him to maintain his key role Sunday against the Broncos in a Chargers WR corps that also features Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen. Through two regular-season games to date, McConkey has recorded an 11/122/0 receiving line on 14 targets.

McConkey is on the field for the early portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

McConkey missed Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury but appears to be handling at least limited reps Thursday, per Popper, while wearing a brace on his left arm/shoulder. The Chargers' official practice report, to be released shortly Thursday afternoon, will provide clarity on McConkey's activity level, but it's encouraging to see the second-year pro back on the field in advance of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

McConkey (biceps) didn't practice Wednesday.

McConkey was on the field for 74 percent of the Chargers' snaps on offense in the team's 20-9 win over the Raiders on Monday, en route to catching all five of his targets for 48 yards. However, with a DNP in the books Wednesday, the wideout's status needs to be monitored ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos. Through two games, he's tied with fellow WR Quentin Johnston for second on the team with 14 targets, which is three shy of the 17 targets that Keenan Allen has logged thus far.

McConkey caught all five of his targets for 48 yards in the 20-9 win over the Raiders on Monday.

The second-year target narrowly missed out on a bigger fantasy day if not for some timely tackling by the Raiders, but McConkey was simply an afterthought compared to Keenan Allen (5-7-61-1) and Quentin Johnston (3-7-71-1) on the evening. McConkey saw fewer than five targets in just two games all of last season, so while the game script suggests the speedy target simply wasn't needed in this one, the lack of volume could be something to monitor in future weeks.

McConkey corralled six of nine targets for 74 yards in Friday's 27-21 win over the Chiefs.

McConkey picked up where he left off following an impressive rookie campaign with a healthy dose of involvement in a Week 1 bout overseas. Returning WR Keenan Allen led his former club in both targets (10) and receptions (seven), providing a much-needed threat opposite McConkey for the Chargers' passing attack. While McConkey didn't cash in any of Justin Herbert's three touchdown passes Friday, the shifty receiver still produced strong PPR numbers for a team that appeared to be shifting towards a more pass-friendly offense in 2025. The Chargers will receive a few extra days of rest before taking on the Raiders on Sept. 15.

McConkey made one reception on one target for 17 yards in Saturday's 23-22 preseason loss to the Rams.

McConkey played one series with the majority of the Chargers' starters, including Justin Herbert. He hauled in his only target over the middle of the field and made a few defenders miss to pick up extra yardage. McConkey may not see the field again until Week 1 of the regular season, but his rapport with Herbert appears to be on track.

McConkey (undisclosed) participated in 11-on-11 drills during Tuesday's training camp practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

McConkey said after Tuesday's practice that he's close to 100 percent healthy, noting that he's focused on "getting my conditioning back to where it needs to be." The 2024 second-rounder has been sidelined due to an undisclosed injury, but he is progressing in his recovery and could be available to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams.

McConkey (undisclosed) is not in uniform and is unlikely to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Saints, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

McConkey is working through an undisclosed injury, which has limited his practice participation over the last two weeks. Also joining McConkey on the sidelines include quarterback Justin Herbert, running backs Najee Harris (eye) and Jaret Patterson, wideouts Keenan Allen, Dez Fitzpatrick and Jalen Reagor (lower body) and tight end Will Dissly. McConkey's next chance to play will be Saturday against the Rams.

McConkey (undisclosed) is taking part in the team walkthrough Friday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

McConkey is in uniform for team activities for the first time since July 28. The coaching staff has consistently described McConkey's injury as minor, but it isn't yet clear if he has regained clearance for full practice participation, though his presence Friday is certainly a step in the right direction. The Chargers' next preseason game is Sunday against the Saints.

McConkey (undisclosed) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

McConkey continues to miss practice due to an unspecified injury, with Rhim having previously reported that coach Jim Harbaugh indicated that the second-year wide receiver is "working through something minor." It seems safe to assume, however, that McConkey won't see action in Sunday's preseason contest against the Saints.

McConkey (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, McConkey was present for Sunday's walk-through, but then worked off to the side. Given that offensive coordinator Greg Roman indicated Saturday that the wideout's injury is "extremely minor," consider the 2024 second-rounder day-to-day as Sunday's preseason contest against the Saints approaches.

McConkey (undisclosed) took part in a walk-through Sunday but then worked off to the side for the rest of practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Saturday that McConkey's injury is "extremely minor." The wideout has either been limited in practice or absent for nearly a week now, giving rookie Tre Harris a chance to see more passes from Justin Herbert. Harris and Quentin Johnston are competing for No. 2 WR status behind McConkey.

Coach Jim Harbaugh said McConkey (undisclosed) won't practice Tuesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

In particular, Harbaugh noted that the second-year wide receiver is "working through something minor," before adding that the traditional starters won't suit up for Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Lions, per Rhim. As a result, McConkey seemingly will get the rest of this week off to get back to full health. Coming off a rookie campaign in which he racked up an 82-1,149-7 line on 112 targets in 16 regular-season games, he's poised to serve as QB Justin Herbert's top option in the Chargers' passing game in 2025.

McConkey reeled in nine receptions on 14 targets for 197 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 32-12 wild-card round loss to Houston.

McConkey made quite the splash in his postseason debut, setting a new career high in receiving yards (197) while tying his previous high-water mark in receptions (nine). The 23-year-old rookie's box score result was the only one worth mentioning for a Chargers squad that netted just 261 yards of offense against the Texans. The disparity between McConkey and all of Los Angeles' other available receiving options in the blowout loss highlights the team's need to surround its No. 1 option with talent as we look ahead to the 2025 season.

McConkey recorded five receptions on eight targets for 95 yards in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Raiders. He also converted a two-point conversion.

McConkey was overshadowed by Quentin Johnston, though he continued his breakout performance across the second half of his rookie season. McConkey accounted for half of his production and the Chargers' longest play from scrimmage with a 47-yard catch and run late in the first quarter, while also chipping in lengthy gains of 19 and 17 yards. McConkey ends the regular season having recorded at least 80 yards in six of his last seven games.

McConkey (toe) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Las Vegas.

McConkey opened Week 18 prep Wednesday with a DNP due to a toe injury, but he followed it up with a limited session Thursday and full practice Friday, thereby clearing him to suit up this weekend. He'll be taking on a Raiders defense that he took for 5-39-1 on seven targets in his pro debut all the way back in Week 1, but it should be noted that he's recorded at least six catches and 80 yards in five of his last six contests.

McConkey (toe) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

McConkey sat out Wednesday's session, but his limited participation Thursday has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders. The Chargers final Week 18 injury report will be released Friday and will reveal the game statuses of both McConkey and fellow wideout Joshua Palmer (foot), who hasn't practiced this week.

McConkey (toe) was present for practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

After being listed as a non-participant Wednesday, McConkey's presence for Thursday's session bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Raiders. The Chargers' upcoming injury report will reveal the wideout's participation level in his return to practice Thursday.

McConkey missed Wednesday's practice with a toe injury.

There was no sign of trouble in a 40-7 win over the Patriots on Saturday, with McConkey playing into the fourth quarter and finishing with a 8-94-2 receiving line on 10 targets. In addition to the health of his toe, McConkey's Week 18 playing time will depend on how coach Jim Harbaugh approaches Sunday's game against the Raiders. If the Bengals beat the Steelers on Saturday, the Chargers can then move up to the No. 5 seed in the AFC with a win Sunday. If the Steelers win Saturday, the Chargers will know they're the No. 6 seed and thus will be more likely to rest key players, possibly including McConkey.

McConkey caught eight passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns on 10 targets against New England on Saturday.

McConkey is not only the WR1 for the Chargers, but the only wideout the Chargers have who can consistently produce. Although McConkey wasn't considered a classic WR1 as a prospect, the distance between him and the second-best Chargers wide receiver is substantial. McConkey has 77 receptions for 1,054 yards and seven touchdowns on 104 targets through 15 games, providing standout volume on elite efficiency (74.0-percent catch rate, 10.1 yards per target). The Raiders might present McConkey a challenging Week 18 matchup in slot corner Nate Hobbs, but McConkey has earned a major benefit of the doubt at this point.

McConkey secured all six targets for 87 yards in the Chargers' 34-27 win over the Broncos on Thursday night.

McConkey set the pace in receptions and receiving yards while sharing the team lead in targets with fellow receivers Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnston. The rookie wideout final catch of the night came early in the fourth quarter but was critical, as his 17-yard grab took the ball down to the Broncos' 19-yard line and Justin Herbert threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Derius Davis on the next play to give the Chargers a lead they wouldn't relinquish. McConkey has come on strong down the stretch, as he'll head into a Week 17 road matchup against the Patriots on Saturday, Dec. 28 with at least six receptions and 83 receiving yards in four of the last five contests.

McConkey (knee/shoulder) finished with five receptions on seven targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

McConkey was iffy leading up to Sunday's kickoff after missing last week's contest due to injury. Hopefully fantasy managers were able to activate the shifty receiver for Week 15 after he led the Chargers in receiving yards while cashing in one of Justin Herbert's two passing touchdowns in the blowout loss. Don't be surprised if the rookie receiver is limited on a short practice week despite completing Sunday's tilt without issue after barely making the starting lineup against Tampa Bay. Assuming he suits up in Week 16, McConkey makes for a fine fantasy play against the Broncos on Thursday Night Football.

McConkey (knee/shoulder) is listed as active Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Since sustaining a sprained knee Week 13 in Atlanta, McConkey has been listed as limited on every Chargers injury report the last two weeks and didn't play last Sunday at Kansas City. He again was a game-time decision this Sunday, but this time around the team was optimistic about his ability to suit up, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With his availability now confirmed for Week 15, McConkey will rejoin Los Angeles' receiving corps looking to build upon his 58-815-4 line on 81 targets in what has been an impressive rookie campaign to date.

McConkey (knee/shoulder), who is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay, will need to have a successful pregame workout in order to suit up, but the Chargers are optimistic he'll be able to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McConkey was a game-time call last Sunday against Kansas City and didn't end up playing, and he again appears to be coming down to the wire to play this Sunday. Like last week, the rookie wideout logged a trio of limited practices and entered the weekend with a designation of questionable. However, there seems to be optimism about McConkey being able to return to action against the Buccaneers, and fantasy managers will have a bit more leeway to wait things out since the Chargers' Week 15 contest begins at 4:25 ET as opposed to last Sunday's 8:20 PM ET kickoff. If McConkey ends up being ruled out, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer figure to lead Los Angeles' receiver corps.

McConkey (knee/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after being limited in practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

McConkey has logged six straight limited practice listings, and given that he was inactive for last weekend's loss to the Chiefs, his status for Sunday's 4:25 ET contest remains uncertain. Ideally, those considering him in Week 15 fantasy lineups will have added context regarding his status prior to the early wave of kickoffs, but if McConkey remains sidelined versus Tampa Bay, fellow wideouts Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer would be in line to see added snaps and targets.

McConkey (knee/shoulder) remained limited at practice Thursday.

McConkey, who was inactive for this past Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Chiefs, also was limited Wednesday, and unless he practices fully Friday, the wideout figures to approach this weekend's game against the Buccaneers with an injury designation. If McConkey isn't available versus Tampa Bay, fellow WRs Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer would be in line to see added pass-catching opportunities Week 15.

McConkey (knee/shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday.

McConkey, who was inactive this past Sunday against the Chiefs, was also limited at practice ahead of that contest. He'll now have two more chances to practice fully prior to Friday's finale injury report, but if the wideout remains out or limited this weekend, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer would be in line for added opportunities in Week 15.

McConkey (knee/shoulder) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Chiefs.

After being limited at practice Wednesday through Friday, McConkey was listed as questionable for the Chargers' Sunday evening tilt. With McConkey having been made inactive, Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, Jalen Reagor, Derius Davis and DJ Chark are in line to handle the team's Week 14 wideout duties. McConkey's next chance to see game action will arrive Dec. 15 versus the Buccaneers.

McConkey (knee/shoulder), who is questionable for Sunday night's Week 14 contest against Kansas City, will likely be a game-time decision, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McConkey logged a trio of limited practices this week and entered the weekend deemed questionable to suit up against the Chiefs. Not much has changed in terms of clarity about his likelihood of suiting up, and Rapoport suggests that the rookie wideout will have "right up to 90 minutes before kickoff" -- when the Chargers will need to announce their list of inactives -- to get himself ready to play. Game-time calls are generally tough situations for fantasy managers, but McConkey's case is even more tricky given that the Chargers played the Sunday night game. If McConkey doesn't suit up in the contest, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer would be the primary candidates to draw the most attention from QB Justin Herbert.

McConkey (knee/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Kansas City.

McConkey is tending to not only a longstanding AC joint sprain in his shoulder but a sprained knee that he suffered this past Sunday in Atlanta. The pair of health concerns capped his practice reps this week, but his status remains up in the air ahead of Week 14 action. With an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, fantasy managers may be in a bind if McConkey ends up inactive, and the current healthy wide receivers on the Chargers' active roster are Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, Jalen Reagor, Derius Davis and DJ Chark.

McConkey (knee/shoulder) remained limited at practice Thursday.

McConkey also was limited Wednesday, so he'll probably need to practice fully Friday in order to approach Sunday night's game against the Chiefs without an injury designation. Through 12 games to date, McConkey -- who has scored four TDs in that span -- paces the Chargers in catches (58), targets (81) and receiving yards (815), a level of production that will keep the 2024 second-rounder firmly on the Week 14 fantasy lineup radar, provided he's available.

McConkey (knee/shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday.

With McConkey currently tending to a pair of injury concerns, his status is worth tracking as Sunday night's game against the Chiefs approaches. Ideally the wideout will practice fully by Friday and avoid a Week 14 injury designation, given the Chargers' late kickoff, but if McConkey is limited or out this weekend, added snaps would be available for some combination of Jalen Reagor, Derius Davis and DJ Chark.

Coach Jim Harbaugh expects McConkey (knee) to practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

A knee injury removed McConkey from Sunday's 17-13 win over Atlanta in the fourth quarter, with Harbaugh then saying Monday that the rookie was "working through a couple things" and uncertain to practice this week. Any form of participation Wednesday would put McConkey on the right track to play Sunday night against the Chiefs.

Coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that McConkey (knee) is "working through a couple things," and it remains to be seen if he will practice this week, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

McConkey did all of the heavy lifting Sunday against the Falcons, securing nine of 12 targets for 117 yards, but he exited late with a knee injury and was unable to return. It's unclear if he's dealing with a day-to-day or week-to-week type of injury. McConkey should be considered questionable for next Sunday's AFC West bout with the Chiefs. If McConkey needs to miss time, the Chargers will roll with Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, DJ Chark, Jalen Reagor and Derius Davis at wide receiver.

McConkey exited Sunday's 17-13 win over the Falcons with a knee injury.

Prior to his departure from the contest, McConkey caught nine of his 12 targets for 117 yards. Now that the wideout is dealing with a knee issue, his status will need to be monitored as next weekend's game against the Chiefs approaches. If McConkey ends up limited or out in Week 14, DJ Chark, Jalen Reagor and Derius Davis would be candidates to log added WR snaps behind Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer.

McConkey (shoulder) caught all six of his targets for 83 yards in Monday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.

McConkey led all Chargers' receivers outside of targets in Monday's narrow loss to Baltimore. The second-round rookie posted his third-highest receiving total of of the season. McConkey has elevated himself to become Justin Herbert's top option in recent weeks, making him a strong fantasy play for next Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

McConkey (shoulder) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Ravens.

After logging a DNP on Thursday, McConkey was deemed limited Friday and Saturday before approaching Monday night's contest listed as questionable. With the 2024 second-rounder's availability versus Baltimore confirmed, barring any setbacks McConkey is in line to remain a key target for QB Justin Herbert alongside fellow wideouts Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer. In his last outing, McConkey caught six passes (on nine targets) for a career-high 123 receiving yards in the Chargers' Week 11 win over the Bengals.

McConkey (shoulder) is expected to play Monday night against Baltimore, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McConkey missed practice Thursday but was able to log back-to-back limited sessions Friday and Saturday before being labeled as questionable to play against the Ravens. With McConkey likely to play, Justin Herbert should have his full wide receiver weaponry, including Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer, in what is a plus matchup on paper for the Los Angeles passing offense.

McConkey (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's Week 12 battle against Baltimore.

McConkey recorded a career-high 123 receiving yards against Cincinnati last Sunday, but he also picked up a shoulder injury. The rookie receiver logged a DNP/LP/LP practice progression this week, and it's uncertain if he'll be able to suit up for Monday Night Football. If McConkey misses the contest, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer would be the Chargers' top two wideouts against the Ravens.

McConkey (shoulder) was limited at practice Friday.

McConkey was deemed a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, but the wideout's ability to work in Friday's session, albeit with a cap on his reps, bodes well for his chances of being available Monday night against the Ravens. In any case, Saturday's final injury report will relay whether McConkey approaches Week 12 action with an injury designation or fully cleared to face Baltimore.

McConkey (shoulder) is participating in practice Friday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

McConkey missed practice Thursday due to a shoulder injury. He sustained the injury in the first half of Sunday night's win over the Bengals but returned to the game after a brief trip to the locker room and proceeded to finish with 123 receiving yards. The extent of McConkey's participation level will be clarified later Friday, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's juicy matchup against a Ravens secondary that has allowed the most receiving yards (2,084) to wide receivers and is tied for the most receiving touchdowns (16) given up to the position.

McConkey (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.

McConkey was on the field for 73 percent of the Chargers' snaps on offense during the team's Week 11 win over the Bengals en route to catching six of his nine targets for 123 yards. However, now that he's listed as having a shoulder issue, the wideout's status is worth tracking as Monday night's game against the Ravens approaches. Look for added context regarding McConkey's Week 12 playing prospects to arrive via his participation level in Friday's practice.

McConkey caught six of his nine targets for 123 yards in the 34-27 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

McConkey was briefly in the locker room due to an apparent shoulder injury in the first half, but the rookie returned relatively shortly after. It's a good thing too as Justin Herbert found the Georgia product twice on the final drive of the game, tallying receptions of 28 and 27 yards to help put the team in field-goal range before J.K. Dobbins punctuated the win with a long touchdown run. This is now the eighth time this season McConkey has led all Chargers receivers in targets as he continues to emerge as Herbert's go-to target. Expect the 23-year-old to be poised with more opportunities next week against a susceptible Ravens pass defense.

McConkey (shoulder) returned to Sunday's game against the Bengals, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

McConkey went to the locker room after landing hard on his shoulder in the first half, but he managed to return to the game after a few minutes. He caught his only target for 20 yards prior to the injury scare.

McConkey (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals.

McConkey got up favoring his shoulder after landing hard at the end of a 20-yard catch in the first quarter. That was the rookie's only target prior to the injury. The Chargers' other active wide receivers Sunday night are Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, Jalen Reagor and Derius Davis.

McConkey caught both of his targets for 52 yards in the 27-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

McConkey had the team's most explosive play of the afternoon, a nice 18-yard out route deep in enemy territory that the rookie then jettisoned for nearly another 20 yards. The reception was a part of a 95-yard touchdown drive early in the fourth quarter that effectively iced the game. The 22-year-old has typically been the go-to wide receiver for the offense, but in a game where Justin Herbert attempted just 18 passes there was never going to be a ton of volume to prop up a massive fantasy day. That should change in Week 11 when the porous Bengals defense comes to Los Angeles.

McConkey secured five of seven targets for 64 yards in the Chargers' 27-10 win over the Browns on Sunday.

McConkey set the pace in receptions and targets for the Chargers while checking in second in receiving yards to Quentin Johnston. The rookie has shown consistently improving chemistry with Justin Herbert, now having recorded at least five receptions in four of the last five contests. McConkey next takes aim at the Titans in a Week 10 home matchup.

McConkey (hip) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

The same goes for Quentin Johnston (ankle), which sets the stage for the Chargers to have their top three wideouts (McConkey, Johnston and Joshua Palmer) available Sunday against the Browns. It also looks like DJ Chark (groin, IR) is trending toward returning to action this weekend, but in any case McConkey should maintain steady enough volume going forward to yield weekly fantasy lineup utility.

McConkey (hip) was limited at practice Wednesday.

McConkey continues to manage a hip issue, but with no reported setbacks in this past Sunday's win over the Saints, a game in which he caught all six of his targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns, his listed limitations Wednesday are likely maintenance-related. McConkey now has two more chances to upgrade his practice participation (and in turn avoid a Week 9 injury designation) ahead of this weekend's game against the Browns.

McConkey (hip) caught all six of his targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 26-8 win over the Saints.

McConkey was questionable heading into the game due to a hip injury, but the rookie didn't seem hampered at all physically in a breakout performance that included a 60-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter and a nine-yard touchdown in the fourth. His two touchdown catches in this one matched McConkey's total from his first six NFL games, and the second-round pick out of Georgia has seen at least six targets in all but one game in what has been a promising start to his career. McConkey will look to build on this standout effort when the Chargers travel to Cleveland in Week 9.

McConkey (hip) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Saints.

After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, McConkey logged a limited session Friday before approaching Sunday's contest listed as questionable. Now that his Week 8 availability has been confirmed, the 2024 second-rounder is in a position to remain a key target for QB Justin Herbert, barring any limitations or setbacks, after having caught 14 of his 22 targets for 156 yards and a TD over his last three games. With Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Derius Davis (hamstring) both inactive versus New Orleans, McConkey, Joshua Palmer and Simi Fehoko figure to pace the Chargers' Week 8 wideout corps, with Brenden Rice, Jalen Reagor and Jaylen Johnson in reserve.

McConkey (hip) is likely to suit up in Sunday's matchup against New Orleans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

McConkey remains questionable due to a hip issue, but it appears he'll be able to participate in Sunday's contest. The rookie didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday but returned for a limited session Friday. McConkey has received at least seven targets in each of his past three games, and he's tallied between 43 and 67 receiving yards in each contest during that span.

McConkey (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Saints, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Prior to suiting up this past Monday in Arizona, McConkey was a limited practice participant during the entirety of Week 7 prep, which didn't come to pass this week, when he managed just one capped session Friday following DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday. He thus still has a chance to suit up Sunday, while DJ Chark (IR, groin) is listed as questionable and both Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Derius Davis (hamstring) are listed as doubtful. The status of all four wide receivers will receive some clarity before a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

McConkey (hip) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

McConkey played a season-high 88 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps in Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals, but the rookie wideout's lingering hip issue may be bothering him a bit more coming off the busy game. He's now sat out both of the Chargers' first two Week 8 practices, with fellow wideout Quentin Johnston (ankle) and tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) joining him as spectators for both sessions. More clarity on the statuses of all three pass catchers will become available when the Chargers hold their final practice of the week Friday before Sunday's game against the Saints.

McConkey (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.

McConkey was limited leading up to Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals, but was able to play through his hip issue, while recording an 86 percent snap share and catching five of his seven targets in the contest for 46 yards. With no reported setbacks since then, there's a solid chance that McConkey's listed non-participation Wednesday is maintenance-related. What the wideout does Thursday should confirm that notion one way or the other.

McConkey (hip) caught five of seven targets for 46 yards in Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals.

McConkey was one of several Chargers' wideouts carrying injury designations heading into Monday's contest. The 2024 second-round pick managed to overcome a hip injury in order to suit up and fill a prominent role on offense. The rookie had a couple drops that hit him in the hands, but otherwise looked sharp on his routes while finishing with solid PPR numbers. McConkey remains a reliable option in deeper formats, but he lacks the upside necessary to mark him a must-play option against the Saints on Sunday.

McConkey (hip) is active for Monday night's game against the Cardinals.

McConkey was deemed a limited practice participant this week before approaching the contest listed as questionable. Now that his active status has been confirmed, McConkey is in a position to remain a key target for QB Justin Herbert after having combined for nine catches (on 15 targets) for 110 yards and a TD over his last two outings. With fellow wideout Quentin Johnston (ankle) inactive, Joshua Palmer also should see his share of Week 7 opportunities, with Simi Fehoko, Brenden Rice and Jalen Reagor also available to mix in.

McConkey (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

McConkey was a limited participant in practice all week putting in to some question his status for Monday's contest. The rookie at least seems to be closer to playing than Quentin Johnston (ankle, doubtful) and possibly DJ Chark (groin), who will need to be activated off injured reserve prior to Monday's contest after practicing in limited fashion all week. Derius Davis was also added to Saturday's injury report due to a hamstring injury, so McConkey's availability will be critical as effectively one of the last men standing in an inexperienced pass-catching corps for quarterback Justin Herbert. More information regarding all of the wideout injuries should be available before the 9:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

McConkey (hip) was limited at practice Friday.

McConkey was listed as limited on Thursday's practice estimate, a level of participation he maintained a day later. McConkey thus has one more chance to upgrade to full participation, and in turn avoid an injury designation ahead of Monday night's game against the Cardinals. With a 19/219/2 receiving line on 32 targets through five games to date, McConkey has carved out a degree of fantasy utility in his first season as pro, thanks to his steady involvement in the Chargers' passing game.

McConkey (hip) was limited at practice Thursday.

McConkey, who caught four of his eight targets for 43 yards in this past Sunday's 23-16 win over the Broncos, is one of three Chargers' WRs on the team's Week 7 injury report. In addition to McConkey, Quentin Johnston (ankle) missed Thursday's practice, while Simi Fehoko (shoulder/groin) was limited. The trio's status is thus worth tracking as Monday night's game against the Cardinals approaches.

McConkey caught four of his eight targets for 43 yards in the 23-16 victory over the Broncos on Sunday.

McConkey led the team in targets by a wide margin, but quarterback Justin Herbert spread the ball around plenty as nine different players caught a pass in this contest. The rookie second-round pick briefly left the game in the first half due to an injury, but he was able to return relatively quickly. The 22-year-old has at least six targets in all but one game this season, but Los Angeles' dramatic run-heavy approach has limited McConkey's weekly fantasy upside.

McConkey recorded five receptions on seven targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Chiefs.

McConkey was one of the few bright spots in Sunday's loss, as he combined both volume and big-play ability in a game for the first time as a pro. He was impressive on the Chargers' opening drive, racking up three catches for 27 yards -- highlighted by a seven-yard touchdown reception. McConkey added a 37-yard catch and run early in the third quarter to cap off his most productive day as a pro. While Los Angeles won't be a pass-heavy offense, McConkey is emerging as Justin Herbert's favorite target.

McConkey caught three of his six targets for 44 yards in the 20-10 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

McConkey's longest reception, an 18-yarder in the fourth quarter actually came from backup QB Taylor Heinicke, who took over in the final 15 minutes after Justin Herbert appeared to aggravate an ankle injury he had coming into the contest. The rookie now has at least two catches in all three games and is clearly viewed as one of the team's top targets, but with such a heavy emphasis on the running game, it's hard to imagine any Chargers pass catcher putting together an explosive fantasy day, especially if Heinicke is slated to play more in the future.

McConkey hauled in two of four passes for 26 yards during Sunday's 26-3 win in Carolina.

Afforded seven targets Week 1 against the Raiders, McConkey cashed in one of them for a 10-yard TD en route to a 5-39-1 performance in his pro debut. The rookie second-round pick wasn't able to do much with his quartet of looks from QB Justin Herbert this time around, though, finishing with a meager overall receiving line while fellow WR Quentin Johnson (5-51-2 on six targets) paced Chargers pass catchers this weekend. McConkey will have a tough task on his hands next Sunday on the road versus a staunch Steelers defense.

McConkey caught five of his seven targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-10 win over the Raiders.

It's worth noting McConkey's touchdown came in the waning moments of the game as the weary Raiders defense sold out to stop the run allowing the rookie to get wide open on a short crossing route easily juking two defenders en route to the end zone. Regardless of how it happened, it's hard to call Sunday's effort anything but a resounding debut considering he led the team in receiving yards and targets despite most coming near the line of scrimmage. The run-centric offensive attack likely won't change in Week 2 when the Chargers travel to take on a Panthers defense that allowed 47 points Sunday.

McConkey caught his only target for five yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Rams.

McConkey made his debut for the Chargers against the team's cross-town rivals after sitting out last week's exhibition. The 34th selection in this year's draft didn't get a ton of burn with the rest of the starters Saturday, but he registered the first preseason catch of his career from the arm of backup quarterback Easton Stick. McConkey's fantasy upside in 2024 is tied to the rookie's ability to earn, maintain and flourish as one of starting quarterback Justin Herbert's top targets.

After not playing in the Chargers' preseason opener, McConkey (undisclosed) is expected to play in Saturday's exhibition against the Cowboys, Gavino Borquez of USA Today reports.

McConkey dressed but didn't play last week, but that's expected to change this weekend after the rookie returned to full practice this week. McConkey is expected to handle a starting role for the Chargers in 2024, but Joshua Palmer, DJ Chark and Quentin Johnston are also in the mix for snaps.

McConkey (undisclosed) dressed for Saturday's 16-3 preseason loss to the Seahawks but did not play any snaps, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

McConkey has been dealing with an undisclosed lower body injury at training camp, and though he dressed for action Saturday, the rookie second-round pick was ultimately kept off the field. Though McConkey was in uniform to warm up Saturday, he changed to street clothes before kickoff. McConkey's next chance to take the field and handle exhibition reps will come Saturday at home against the Rams, but it remains to be seen whether the 34th overall pick will be fully cleared by then.

McConkey (lower body) returned to practice Thursday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

McConkey came up limping during Saturday's practice and left the field early before sitting out Sunday's session entirely. After a few days off, he was back on the field in uniform with a helmet on, but it's unclear if he's completely past the recent health concern. Once he is, McConkey will be operating with backup quarterback Easton Stick in the first-team offense for the foreseeable future while Justin Herbert tends to a plantar fascia injury.

McConkey (undisclosed) left Saturday's practice early and didn't participate Sunday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

McConkey previously missed a practice Thursday but then returned Friday, only to come up limping during Saturday's session. He left with a trainer and missed the rest of the weekend, with coach Jim Harbaugh acknowledging that McConkey is "working through something" but declining to elaborate any further. The rookie second-round pick has worked with the first-team offense throughout most of training camp, reportedly taking a lot of his snaps from the slot.

McConkey, Joshua Palmer and DJ Chark have been the main WRs in 11 personnel at Chargers training camp, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Popper notes that McConkey has "flashed" throughout spring and summer practices and looks particularly good while working from the slot. He isn't necessarily a slot-only prospect given his 4.39 speed, but it makes sense that McConkey would get a lot of snaps inside if he's mostly on the field at the same time as the 6-foot-3 Chark and 6-foot-1 Palmer. The ideal scenario for rookie-year fantasy value would feature McConkey taking most of his 11 personnel snaps from the slot while also getting steady playing time in two-wide formations. In any case, it's a good sign that the 34th overall pick has been thrown right in with the first-team offense rather than forced to work his way up the depth chart.