Otito Ogbonnia Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Eagles vs Chargers game on Monday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 29, 2025
Staying on IR
Ogbonnia (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia was cleared to return to practice Wednesday and put together an LP-LP-FP practice log. However, he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery from an elbow injury to be activated off injured reserve. Ogbonnia's next opportunity to play is Week 14 against the Eagles on Monday, Dec. 8.
Nov 25, 2025
Will return to practice this week
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Ogbonnia (elbow) will have his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia was injured one snap into the Chargers' Week 7 loss to the Colts and has been sidelined since. In four games this season, Ogbonnia has logged just one tackle (one solo) on 66 defensive snaps.
Oct 21, 2025
Lands on IR with elbow injury
The Chargers placed Ogbonnia (elbow) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia sustained an elbow injury during the first quarter of the Chargers' 38-24 loss to the Colts on Sunday. The injury is severe enough for him to be placed on IR, which means he'll be forced to miss at least the next four games. That makes Week 13 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30 the earliest Ogbonnia is eligible to return. Scott Matlock should see a bump in rotational snaps in defensive end behind Naquan Jones and Justin Eboigbe in Ogbonnia's absence.
Oct 20, 2025
Estimated as DNP on Monday
Ogbonnia (elbow) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
ANALYSIS
The Chargers didn't actually practice Monday but were required to release an injury report ahead of Thursday night's game against the Vikings. Ogbonnia suffered the elbow injury in Sunday's loss to the Colts and was unable to return to the contest.
Oct 19, 2025
Done for day
Ogbonnia (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia suffered an elbow injury in the first quarter, and he we will now be forced to miss the rest of the game. In his absence, Naquan Jones and Scott Matlock will continue to see added reps on the defensive line versus Indianapolis.
Oct 19, 2025
Leaves Sunday's game early
Ogbonnia is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts due to an elbow injury.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia sustained the injury early in the first quarter, and he'll be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Naquan Jones and Scott Matlock are in line to see more snaps at defensive end for as long as Ogbonnia is out of the game.
Aug 11, 2025
Plays in Sunday's preseason game
Ogbonnia played six snaps during Sunday's 27-13 preseason win versus the Saints, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia had been dealing with an undisclosed injury earlier in the month, but he was evidently back in playing shape for the Chargers' second contest of the preseason. After handling a big role on the defensive line with the Chargers in 2024, he projects to do the same in 2025.
Aug 3, 2025
Dealing with undisclosed issue
Ogbonnia exited Saturday's practice with an undisclosed injury and did not return, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia was a key part of the Chargers' defensive line in 2024, logging 487 defensive snaps across 17 games. The severity of the issue is unknown, but his absence would be significant if the injury lingers into the regular season.
Jan 22, 2025
Plays every game in 2024
Ogbonnia played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 37 tackles (14 solo).
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia played in just 15 regular-season games between 2022 and 2023 due to injury, but he was able to start in every game in 2024 (including playoffs ) and finished with a career-high 37 combined tackles. The 2022 fifth-round pick will likely be the Chargers' starting nose tackle for the 2025 campaign.
Dec 19, 2024
Good to go against Broncos
Ogbonnia (pelvis) is active for Thursday night's game against Denver.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia has been dealing with a pelvic injury this week, but he gave himself a chance to play after logging a limited practice Wednesday. The third-year nose tackle has logged 15 tackles (six solo) over his last five games and will suit up for Thursday's AFC West showdown.
Dec 18, 2024
Could play in Week 16
Ogbonnia (pelvis) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia upgraded from DNPs on Monday and Tuesday to a limited session Wednesday, giving himself a chance to play in Thursday night's divisional contest. If the 24-year-old is able to play through his pelvis injury in Week 16, he'll likely serve as one of the Chargers' top interior defensive linemen.
Dec 16, 2024
Sidelined to start week
Ogbonnia (pelvis) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia's status is only an estimate as the Chargers held a walkthrough to begin their prep for a game against the Broncos on Thursday. The UCLA product played a season-high 40 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, but likely suffered the injury late in the game.
Dec 19, 2023
Looking good to go Saturday
Ogbonnia (knee) was not listed on the Chargers' injury report Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia has sat out of the Chargers' last two games due to a nagging knee injury, but it looks like he will play in Week 16. In five games so far this season, he has compiled 11 tackles (five solo).
Dec 14, 2023
Inactive Thursday
Ogbonnia (knee) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
The depth defensive end was estimated as a full participant in the team's walkthrough Wednesday. Ogbonnia also missed the Chargers' Week 14 loss to the Broncos. The second-year pro has 11 tackles in five games this season.
Dec 13, 2023
Questionable versus Las Vegas
Ogbonnia (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia was estimated as a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough. He's played five games this season and has registered 11 tackles (five solo).
Dec 10, 2023
Won't play Sunday
Ogbonnia (knee) has been ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia spent the first eight weeks of the season sidelined on the reserve/PUP list while recovering from a ruptured left patellar tendon, which he suffered late in the 2022 camapign. The second-year defensive tackle logged 11 tackles while playing a rotational role over the last five weeks. Ogbonnia's next chance to play will come Thursday night against the Raiders.
Nov 6, 2023
Set for debut
Ogbonnia is active for Monday's matchup with the Jets, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia was activated from the Chargers' reserve/PUP list Sunday, so this was the logical next step. It remains to be seen how much action he will see, but he is expected to be available as a depth option at defensive end behind Austin Johnson.
Nov 5, 2023
Activated from reserve/PUP list
Ogbonnia (kneecap) was activated from the reserve/PUP list by the Chargers on Sunday ahead of their Monday night matchup with the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia is still listed as questionable for Monday night. The Chargers opened the defensive end's 21-day activation window Oct. 19. The second-year player ruptured his left patellar tendon in 2022 after playing in seven games and recording 14 tackles.
Oct 19, 2023
Returns to the field
The Chargers opened the 21-day activation window for Ogbonnia (kneecap) on Thursday, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia's activation window has been opened and he was spotted participating in individual drills during Thursday's practice, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. The 23-year-old recorded 14 total tackles and one tackle for loss in seven appearances before rupturing his left patellar tendon in 2022.
Aug 29, 2023
Remains on PUP list
The Chargers shifted Ogbonnia (kneecap) to the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia opened training camp on the active/PUP list after he missed the final 11 games of last season with a ruptured left patellar tendon. It appears the 23-year-old is still recovering from this issue, and he will now have to sit out at least the first four games of the 2023 campaign. In the meantime, Chris Hinton and Jerrod Clark should fill in behind starting defensive end Sebastian Joseph-Day.
Jul 26, 2023
Begins camp on PUP
Ogbonnia (kneecap) will begin Chargers camp on the PUP list.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 fifth-round pick out of UCLA missed the Chargers final 11 games last year after suffering a kneecap injury during Week 7. Ogbonnia appeared in seven games for Los Angeles before the injury, racking up 14 tackles and one tackle for loss. There is still no timetable for his return.
Nov 16, 2022
Moved to IR
The Chargers placed Ogbonnia (kneecap) on injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia was officially placed on IR after exiting Sunday's loss to the 49ers with a ruptured left patellar tendon, which will leave him sidelined for the remainder of the season. While the rookie defensive tackle primarily played a reserve role over seven games this season, his injury comes at the worst possible time, as veteran defensive lineman Christian Covington (pectoral) is also set to miss at least the next four weeks while on IR. As a result, the Chargers also signed Tyeler Davison off the Browns' practice squad Wednesday to help provide depth behind likely starting nose tackle Breiden Fehoko moving forward.
Nov 14, 2022
Dealing with ruptured patellar
Chargers coach Brandon Staley said that Ogbonnia has a ruptured patellar tendon and is set to miss the remainder of the season, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia was previously expected to sit out the rest of the season due to a quad injury suffered during Sunday's loss to the 49ers. However, it appears he actually ruptured his left patellar tendon, leaving him with a 6-to-12-month recovery based on the usual timetable for such injuries. Ogbonnia will finish his rookie season campaign with 14 tackles and 133 defensive snaps played, and he'll now shift his focus to returning by the start of the 2023 season.
Nov 14, 2022
Expected to be out for season
Ogbonnia is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022 campaign due to a quadriceps injury, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia had to be carted off the field during Sunday's matchup against the 49ers due to what was believed to be a knee injury. However, the rookie has since been diagnosed with a quad injury and will likely miss the remainder of the season. In his absence, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Jeremiah Attaochu are candidates for increased playing time.
Nov 13, 2022
Questionable to return
Ogbonnia is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a left knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Ogbonnia went down in the first quarter of Sunday's matchup and was unable to put much weight on his left leg as he was helped off the field. He was later carted to the locker room, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return to the game. If he's unavailable down the stretch, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Jeremiah Attaochu should see increased playing time.
Apr 30, 2022
Moves to Los Angeles
The Chargers selected Ogbonnia in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 160th overall.
ANALYSIS
The Chargers are betting on Ogbonnia's size (6-foot-4, 323 pounds) making him a quality run stopper, but the UCLA product tended to play too upright at the line of scrimmage to make much of an impact in that regard during his college career. Expect the fifth-round pick to be a rotational piece in the interior defensive line along with offseason free-agent additions Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson.
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