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Chargers’ Ladd McConkey Leaves Week 1 Game After Hard Hit

Being evaluated for a possible hip or chest injury, McConkey has the Chargers preparing other receivers to absorb his targets.

Overview

  • McConkey left the Week 1 game in the third quarter after taking a hard hit while trying to make a catch and walked off to the medical tent under his own power.
  • He had been the Chargers' most productive receiver before the injury, with five catches for 82 yards and a touchdown.
  • The team has not confirmed a diagnosis; reports describe a possible hip issue while the Chargers listed him as questionable with a chest injury.
  • The score was 16-14 in favor of the Cardinals when McConkey exited, removing a primary target and altering the Chargers’ offensive plan.
  • If he cannot return, the Chargers are expected to increase snaps and targets for Quentin Johnston, Tre' Harris and Oronde Gadsden, a shift that will test the club’s depth early in the season.