Chargers Place KeAndre Lambert-Smith on Injured Reserve

The move forces short-term depth changes in the receiver room and could sideline a key young playmaker for at least four games.

Overview

The Chargers put wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve after he suffered a hamstring injury in their season-opening loss, which makes him unavailable for a minimum of four games under NFL rules.
Los Angeles elevated veteran Gary Jennings from the practice squad to the active roster and signed defensive back Isas Waxter to the practice squad to fill roster spots created by the move.
Rookie Ladd McConkey left the opener with a rib injury and is listed day-to-day by coach Jim Harbaugh, leaving the team unsure of his availability for the next game.
The injuries come after a low-output passing game in Week 1 and raise immediate concerns about the Chargers’ ability to replace inside targets and maintain offensive rhythm against upcoming opponents.
Lambert-Smith had shown promise last season and in training camp, so his absence removes a young playmaker and returns a recurring hamstring issue to the team’s injury picture.