Trey Pipkins III Injury News & Updates
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Good to go Week 8
Pipkins (knee) is active for Thursday's game against the Vikings, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins missed the Chargers' last two games due to a knee injury, but he has been cleared to return for Thursday night's game against Minnesota. The Chargers will get a boost to their starting offensive line with the return of Pipkins and Joe Alt (ankle), though they will be down two depth pieces in Austin Deculus (ankle) and Jamaree Salyer (coach's decision).
Oct 21, 2025
Able to log limited practice
Pipkins (knee) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins wasn't able to practice at all during the week before sitting out in Week 7 versus the Colts, so his activity Tuesday is a step in the right direction. With that said, he'll probably need to manage a full practice Wednesday to avoid carrying an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game versus the Vikings.
Oct 17, 2025
Out against Colts
Pipkins (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins is set to miss his second consecutive game, and it appears likely that the Chargers will be without both of their starting tackles against the Colts. He was unable to practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out, so a projected return remains unclear.
Oct 15, 2025
Not yet practicing
Pipkins (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins injured his knee in a Week 5 loss to Washington and didn't practice at all last week before missing this past Sunday's win over Miami. He's certainly iffy, at best, to face Indianapolis on Sunday given his continued lack of practice. Fellow starting offensive tackle Joe Alt (ankle) also didn't practice Wednesday, so the Chargers could again be very shorthanded at the position against the Colts.
Oct 10, 2025
Out for Sunday
Pipkins (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
The veterans absence in Week 6 comes as no surprise, as he logged three consecutive DNPs after sustaining an ankle injury in the Week 5 loss to the Commanders. With Pipkins and Joe Alt (ankle) both sidelined Sunday, the Chargers will be without both of their starting tackles.
Oct 5, 2025
Returns to Sunday's game
Pipkins (knee) has returned to Sunday's game against the Commanders, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins sustained a knee injury in the first half, but he was cleared to return to action for the start of the third quarter. He'll return to his starting spot at right tackle while Jamaree Salyer goes to the bench.
Oct 5, 2025
Questionable to return
Pipkins (knee) is questionable to return to the Chargers' matchup versus the Commanders on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins sustained the injury in the first half, leaving his status for the rest of the matchup up in the air. Jamaree Salyer should fill in at right tackle if Pipkins ends up being unable to return to the game.
Aug 8, 2025
Bumped up to starting role
Pipkins is slated to start at right tackle since Rashawn Slater (knee) is out for the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Joe Alt will shift from right tackle to left tackle, replacing Slater as the protector of Justin Herbert's blind side. Pipkins will move into the resulting opening at right tackle. The 2019 third-round draft pick has 56 NFL starts under his belt, but Pipkins played guard in 2024 after beginning his career at tackle.
Jun 6, 2025
Taking part in OTAs
Pipkins (oblique) has been participating in the Chargers' offseason training activities.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins hurt his oblique in Week 18 of last season and was inactive for the Chargers' wild-card loss to Houston. However, the veteran offensive lineman appears to be back to health and has been on the field with his teammates for OTAs. Pipkins started all 15 games in which he played last season but is projected to serve as a swing tackle during the coming campaign after the Chargers signed Mekhi Becton in the offseason to replace the former at right guard.
Jan 11, 2025
Missing wild-card game with injury
Pipkins (oblique) is inactive for Saturday's wild-card matchup against Houston.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins was carted off the field last Sunday against Last Vegas and was limited in practice throughout this week, so it's not surprising that he's unable to play Saturday. Jamaree Salyer is primed to start at right guard in Pipkins' place, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
Jan 5, 2025
Exits game due to oblique injury
Pipkins (oblique) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins had to be carted to the locker room following the injury. Jamaree Salyer will likely take over at right guard with Pipkins sidelined.
Jan 3, 2025
Good to go against Las Vegas
Pipkins (hip) carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins was held out of the Chargers' Week 17 win over the Patriots due to a hip injury. He opened the week with consecutive limited practices but managed to finish strong Friday with a full practice, and Pipkins is expected to reclaim his starting spot at right guard for Sunday's regular-season finale.
Dec 26, 2024
Won't play Saturday vs. Patriots
Pipkins (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report but has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New England.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins was listed as a DNP on the first two injury reports of the week due to a hip injury he likely picked up during the Chargers' Week 16 win over the Broncos. Jamaree Salyer and Jordan McFadden are the top candidates to start at right guard Saturday due to Pipkins' injury.
Nov 15, 2024
Good to go against Cincinnati
Pipkins (ankle) was a full practice participant Friday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
An ankle injury kept Pipkins sidelined for the Chargers' Week 10 win over the Titans. He opened the week with consecutive limited practices, but he was able to finish strong with a full practice Friday and he will reclaim his starting spot at left guard for Sunday's contest.
Nov 13, 2024
Still dealing with ankle injury
Pipkins (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins missed the Chargers' Week 10 win over the Titans after logging two consecutive DNPs to end Los Angeles' week of practice, and Wednesday's limited session suggests he's still dealing with his ankle issue. The 28-year-old's participation in practice Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can return in Week 11, when the Chargers host the Bengals.
May 21, 2024
Gets back on field
Pipkins (knee) participated during OTAs on Monday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins left the team's season finale against the Chiefs due to a knee injury, but apparently, it was not too serious, as the Sioux Falls product is taking part in practice. The 27-year-old saw work at right tackle and also slid inside to guard Monday, while the Chargers got a look at first-round selection Joe Alt at right tackle.
Jan 7, 2024
Questionable to return
Pipkins is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs due to a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
There is no word on the severity of Pipkins' injury at this time. While he is sidelined, Foster Sarell is the most likely candidate to fill in at right tackle.
Mar 14, 2023
Back to Chargers on three-year deal
The Chargers re-signed Pipkins to a three-year contract Tuesday, ESPN's Lindsey Thiry reports.
ANALYSIS
Getting Pipkins back was important to the Chargers after he became a full-time starter in 2021, making 14 starts at right tackle. The 26-year-old is a building block up front and gives Los Angeles some continuity along its offensive line.
Dec 18, 2022
Ready to go Sunday
Pipkins (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins is now slated to reclaim his starting right tackle role this weekend versus Tennessee, after he missed both of the last two contests due to a knee issue.
Dec 17, 2022
Could face Titans
Pipkins (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins has missed each of the Chargers' last two games, but he managed to practice all week -- including a full session Friday. He'd return to his role as starting right tackle and provide a boost to the team's offensive line.
Dec 11, 2022
Won't play against Miami
Pipkins (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins was considered doubtful prior to Sunday's matchup and will be unable to suit up for a second consecutive week. Foster Sarell will likely serve as the Chargers' starting right tackle.
Dec 9, 2022
Not likely to return against Miami
Pipkins (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins was held out of the Chargers' Week 13 loss to the Raiders and failed to practice in any capacity leading up to the Week 14 matchup against Miami. That leaves Foster Sarell as the likely starting right tackle in a pivotal matchup for Los Angeles.
Dec 2, 2022
Won't face Raiders
Pipkins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins suffered the injury in the Chargers' Week 12 win over Arizona. He was deemed day-to-day but did not practice in any capacity leading up to the team's Week 13 contest. Storm Norton is likely to take over at right tackle in Pipkins' absence.
Nov 28, 2022
Day-to-day with knee injury
Coach Brandon Staley said Monday that Pipkins (knee) is day-to-day after aggravating a lingering injury in Sunday's win at Arizona, Bridget Condon of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins briefly left the Chargers' win over the Cardinals in Week 12 with a knee injury, but he ultimately returned to his spot at right tackle to finish the contest. If he doesn't suffer any setbacks at practice this week, there's a good chance he'll start again in Week 13 at Las Vegas.
Nov 27, 2022
Misses little time with injury
Pipkins (knee) returned to Sunday's eventual win in Arizona, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins stayed on the turf at the conclusion of DeAndre Carter's touchdown grab late in the second quarter and eventually was tagged with a knee injury. However, he was able to retake his typical spot as the Chargers' starting right tackle to begin the second half.
Nov 27, 2022
Exits with injury
Pipkins has left Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins suffered the injury on a touchdown play to DeAndre Carter late in the first half. With Storm Norton inactive as a coach's decision, that will likely leave Foster Sarell to step in for Pipkins.
Nov 18, 2022
Set to play Sunday
Pipkins (knee) does not carry an injury designation and should be available for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins was ruled inactive for last week's loss to the 49ers after aggravating an existing knee injury against the Falcons in Week 9. While the 26-year-old was limited in the first two practices of Week 11, he should be set to play again after logging a full session Friday. Expect Pipkins to step back in as the Bolts' starting right tackle spot in this divisional matchup against Kansas City.
Nov 13, 2022
Won't play Sunday
Pipkins (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins aggravated his sprained knee during last week's win over the Falcons and will be forced to miss at least one game. Storm Norton will likely see increased snaps during Sunday's matchup.
Nov 7, 2022
Aggravates injury
Pipkins aggravated his sprained knee in Sunday's win over the Falcons, according to head coach Brandon Staley, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins is considered day-to-day with the injury, and he'll work to be ready Sunday against the 49ers. If he's unable to recover in time, Storm Norton would likely start at right tackle.
Oct 17, 2022
Will play Monday
Pipkins (knee) was not listed with an injury designation ahead of Monday's game against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins is dealing with an MCL sprain, though Chargers coach Brandon Staley said the right tackle is not expected to miss any time due to this injury. The 26-year-old will start his sixth game of the season Monday.
Oct 10, 2022
Not expected to miss time
Pipkins has an MCL sprain and is not expected to miss any games, according to head coach Brandon Staley, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins presumably suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the Browns, although he played 93 percent of the team's offensive snaps. If he were unable to play next Monday against the Broncos, Storm Norton would be the likely candidate to man the right-tackle position.
Sep 25, 2022
In line to play Sunday
Pipkins (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins was forced out of the team's Week 2 contest against the Chiefs with an ankle injury, but he's now expected to reclaim his usual starting role at right tackle Sunday against Jacksonville.
Sep 15, 2022
Comes out versus Chiefs
Pipkins (ankle) is listed as questionable to return to Thursday night's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins appears to have suffered an ankle injury that forced him to exit during the second half of Thursday's game. In his stead, Storm Norton has stepped in at right tackle for the Chargers, per Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times.
Jan 2, 2022
Returns to active roster
Pipkins was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins spent four days in COVID protocols. Now that he's cleared them, he should be able to provide depth to the Chargers' offensive line Sunday against the Broncos.
Dec 28, 2021
Enters COVID protocols
Pipkins (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports, as a result of a positive COVID test, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins plays a depth role on the offensive line. He'll attempt to clear protocols before Sunday, when the Chargers host the Broncos.
Dec 21, 2020
Comes off COVID list
Pipkins was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old remains on the commissioner's exempt list as he clears final hurdles towards rejoining the team, but he's expected to soon return to a backup post at offensive tackle. Pipkins has appeared in 25 games since making his Chargers debut in 2019, registering a total of five starts.
Dec 9, 2020
Lands on COVID-19 list
Pipkins (undisclosed) was added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk reports.
ANALYSIS
This is Pipkins second stint on the COVID-19 list. It remains unknown if the tackle has tested positive or just been in close contact with someone who has the virus.
Oct 31, 2020
Clears COVID-19 protocols
The Chargers activated Pipkins from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins was placed on the list Friday, but apparently, it was a false positive and he'll return to team activities. He could start Sunday's game against the Broncos at right tackle if Bryan Bulaga (back) and Storm Norton (calf), who are both questionable, are ruled out.
Oct 30, 2020
Lands on COVID-19 list
Pipkins (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, CBS Los Angeles reports.
ANALYSIS
The team revealed Friday that Pipkins has tested positive for COVID-19. The 24-year-old offensive tackle has started the last three games in place of Bryan Bulaga (back), who is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Broncos. If Bulaga and Storm Norton (knee) are ruled out, Tyree St. Louis will start at right tackle. Pipkins must pass the league's COVID-19 protocols before returning to the team.
Aug 19, 2020
Gets 11-on-11 work
Pipkins saw reps at left tackle during 11-on-11 drills Wednesday, Daniel Popper of the Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins had previously been working with the third team, so Wednesday's reps seem to represent a step forward if he hopes to compete with Sam Tevi for the starting gig. The 2019 third-round pick was spotted wearing a brace on his right knee earlier this month, but it doesn't appear he's being limited by an injury.
Aug 15, 2020
Limited by knee injury
Pipkins was spotted wearing a brace on his right knee, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Pipkins is expected to compete for the left tackle starting job with Sam Tevi, but in order to do that he'll need to be on the practice field. The 2019 third-round pick has been a massive disappointment since his selection, but certainly has plenty of time to make his name known in the NFL.
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