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3 Chargers players removed from COVID-19 list

The Chargers continue to get some key players back ahead of their matchup against the Broncos

The Chargers continue to get some key players back ahead of their matchup against the Broncos, as Mike Williams and Michael Davis were removed from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.

Additionally, Emeke Egbule was activated and reinstated to the practice squad.

Since Williams is unvaccinated, he was trending towards missing this game. But given the new protocols where players can return after a positive test for asymptomatic individuals from 10 days to five days regardless of vaccination status, he was activated.

That leaves ten players on the COVID-19 list as of today. Here’s an updated look:

Chris Harris Jr.

Nasir Adderley

Alohi Gilman

Andrew Brown

Matt Overton

Davontae Harris

Dustin Hopkins

Trey Pipkins

Kenneth Murray

Storm Norton

Chargers add 2 players to COVID-19 list, remove 5

The Chargers’ COVID-19 list is starting to trickle down.

The Chargers’ COVID-19 list is starting to trickle down, as only two players were added while seven (five active-roster players) were removed on Wednesday.

The two players added to the reserve list were Kenneth Murray and Storm Norton.

Here’s a look at the players taken off:

EDGE Joey Bosa

C Corey Linsley

WR Jalen Guyton

DB Kemon Hall

S Trey Marshall

K Tristan Vizcaino (practice squad)

LB Cole Christiansen (practice squad)

Even though swing tackles Trey Pipkins and Storm Norton are on the COVID-19 list, Brandon Staley expects them to be back by Sunday.

With 11 Chargers players on the reserve list, there’s still the possibility that they can all be available for this weekend’s game against the Broncos.

Instead of 10 days, asymptomatic players who test positive for COVID-19 will now be required to isolate for just five days. This includes unvaccinated players.

Chargers remove 3 from reserve/COVID-19 list

After adding seven players on Monday, the Chargers removed three from the COVID-19 list.

The Chargers on Monday removed Austin Ekeler, Tevaughn Campbell, and Joe Gaziano from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

This move came after the team placed seven players on the COVID-19 list.

Ekeler, Campbell and Gaziano had all been on the list since last week, and were forced to miss Los Angeles’ loss to the Texans.

The removal of those three leaves the Bolts with 15 active-roster players on the COVID list.

Chris Harris Jr.

Michael Davis

Nasir Adderley

Alohi Gilman

Emeke Egbule

Senio Kelemete

Andrew Brown

Joey Bosa

Chase Daniel

Jalen Guyton

Kemon Hall

Justin Jones

Corey Linsley

Trey Marshall

Andre Roberts

Chargers hit hard with COVID-19, 7 players added to reserve list

The Chargers will be short-handed in the secondary when they face the Broncos in Week 17.

The Chargers’ COVID-19 outbreak does not appear to be slowing down, as seven players were added to the reserve list on Monday.

Those players are:

DB Chris Harris Jr.

CB Michael Davis

S Nasir Adderley

S Alohi Gilman

EDGE Emeke Egbule

OL Senio Kelemete

DL Andrew Brown

Since they’re unvaccinated, Nasir Adderley and Chris Harris Jr. join Mike Williams as those who will miss this weekend’s game against the Broncos.

Therefore, the secondary will be short-handed, as Asante Samuel Jr. and Derwin James will be the only starters.

Los Angeles entered the Week 16 matchup against the Texans with 14 players on the reserve list, with Michael Davis being the latest add after testing positive moments before the game.

Chargers CB Michael Davis tested positive for COVID-19

Michael Davis was pulled from warmups because he wasn’t feeling well, only to find that he tested positive for COVID-19.

The Chargers anticipated having all of their starting cornerbacks out on the field for the first time in four weeks against the Texans.

However, that did not come to fruition, as Michael Davis was pulled from pre-game warmups because he wasn’t feeling well, only to find out that he tested positive for COVID-19.

In place of Davis, Davontae Harris got the start on the outside. But after struggling, Harris was pulled, Chris Harris Jr. moved near the boundary, and Essang Bassy, who was claimed off waivers last week, played in the slot.

Without Davis and Derwin James, who was an emergency player after still dealing with a hamstring issue, the defensive backfield had no answer for rookie Davis Mills, who threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns.

If Davis tested positive for COVID-19, there’s the possibility of some Chargers players resorting to the reserve list due to close contact at the very least this upcoming week.

Los Angeles had 13 active players who did not play on Sunday due to COVID-19.

Chargers promote 8 players from practice squad

The Chargers added some much-needed reinforcements.

The Chargers announced on Saturday that they’ve elevated eight players from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Texans.

Those players are:

WR Michael Bandy

RB Darius Bradwell

DL Andrew Brown

S Ben DeLuca

EDGE Emeke Egbule

WR Maurice Ffrench

DL Forrest Merrill

WR Jason Moore

Los Angeles has 13 players on the COVID-19 list, and all of them will not play in Week 16, so the team needs all the reinforcements they could get.

Michael Bandy, Jason Moore and Maurice Ffrench will fill out the wide receiver room, with Mike Williams and Jalen Guyton out.

Austin Ekeler is out, so Darius Bradwell will fill the void in the backfield.

Justin Jones and Joe Gaziano will not play, which led to the decision of promoting Andrew Brown and Forrest Merrill.

Derwin James is questionable with a hamstring injury and Mark Webb is still out, so Ben DeLuca will fill out the safety room.

Joey Bosa and Chris Rumph II are not, which led to the elevation of Emeke Egbule.

Chargers RB Austin Ekeler will not play vs. Texans

The Chargers will be without Austin Ekeler this Sunday.

The Chargers will be without another key player when they take on the Texans on Sunday.

Running back Austin Ekeler went to his Instagram to announce that he tested positive for COVID-19, ruling him out for Week 16.

Earlier this week, Ekeler was placed on the COVID-19 list, and there was still a possibility of him playing if he had two negative tests 24 hours apart.

With Ekeler out, Los Angeles will likely take a committee approach with the backfield, with Justin Jackson getting the bulk of the workload.

This season, Ekeler has 1,347 total yards (789 rushing, 558 receiving) on 235 touches this year, with 17 total touchdowns (10 rushing, seven receiving). He was named a 2022 Pro Bowl alternate.

The Bolts have already ruled out Joey Bosa and Kemon Hall.

Here’s a look at the other players that are still on the COVID-19 list:

DL Justin Jones
WR Jalen Guyton
DE Joe Gaziano
QB Chase Daniel
CB Tevaughn Campbell
C Corey Linsley
DB Trey Marshall
WR Andre Roberts
OLB Chris Rumph II

Despite COVID-19 outbreak, no plans on postponing Chargers vs. Texans

The Texans and Chargers have 18 and 11 players on the COVID-19 list, respectively.

The Texans and Chargers have both taken a hit by COVID-19 following the emergence of the Omicron variant, with 18 and 11 players currently on the reserve list, respectively.

Despite the numerous amount of players’ availability up in the air, the NFL has zero plans on canceling or postponing Sunday’s game, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Last week, the league postponed three games. The Raiders vs. Browns was moved to Monday, while Washington vs. Eagles and Seahawks vs. Rams were pushed back to Tuesday.

Los Angeles will already be without star pass rusher Joey Bosa, and there’s the possibility of Austin Ekeler not being available, among others.

On the other hand, Houston’s COVID-19 list is headlined by Brandin Cooks.

The Week 16 kickoff is slated for 10:00 am PT.

Chargers RB Austin Ekeler on status for Week 16 vs. Texans: ‘Not looking good’

Austin Ekeler’s availability for this weekend against the Texans is currently up in the air.

The Chargers will be without their star defender in Joey Bosa, but now there’s a chance the team could be without one of their top offensive players when they take on the Texans this Sunday.

Austin Ekeler was the latest to be added to the COVID-19 list, marking the 11th player up to this point. While considered day-to-day, Ekeler isn’t optimistic about his availability this weekend.

“Don’t recommend,” Ekeler told Yahoo Sport’s Liz Loza. “Zero out of 10 fun. Just dealing with this day-to-day. We have new protocols in place. I had to get tested every day and have two negative tests and no symptoms.

And so right now, I can tell you it’s not looking good [for Sunday’s game], just because the history of COVID and how long it usually takes to dissipate or at least for your body to beat it. So, I’m just going to be chilling.”

Ekeler will have to return two negative tests 24 hours apart to be activated off the COVID-19 list and be able to play this Sunday.

If Ekeler can’t go, Los Angeles will likely take a committee approach, with Justin Jackson getting the bulk of the snaps out of the backfield. Jackson had a season-high 86 rushing yards last Thursday against the Chiefs.

This season, Ekeler has 1,347 total yards (789 rushing, 558 receiving) on 235 touches this year, with 17 total touchdowns (10 rushing, seven receiving). He was named a 2022 Pro Bowl alternate.

Two more Chargers placed on COVID-19 list

Make it 11 Chargers players on the COVID-19 list.

Make it 11 Chargers players on the COVID-19 list.

The latest additions: Austin Ekeler and Jalen Guyton will be out of action until they clear the NFL protocols.

That can be a 10-day isolation period for a positive test, with vaccinated players having the possibility of returning sooner after experiencing two negative tests taken 24 hours apart.

This season, Ekeler has 1,347 total yards and 17 touchdowns, while Guyton has 23 catches for 386 yards and three touchdowns.