Overview
- Njoku was carted off the field early in the second quarter of the Chargers’ Week 2 game versus the Raiders on Sunday after sustaining a knee/leg injury.
- The Chargers listed Njoku as questionable to return and the team has not yet released definitive details on the injury’s severity pending imaging and medical updates.
- Before leaving, Njoku had one catch for nine yards and earlier bobbled a pass that was intercepted, a sequence that affected Los Angeles’ offense in the first half.
- Los Angeles will turn to depth pieces Charlie Kolar and Oronde Gadsden to replace Njoku’s snaps and pass-catching role for the remainder of the game.
- Njoku signed a one-year deal with the Chargers in May to rebuild his value after nine seasons with Cleveland, and the team’s short-term game plan and longer-term roster outlook now hinge on his postgame exams.