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Chargers sign former first-round pick to practice squad

The Chargers added a safety to the practice squad.

The Chargers signed safety Terrell Edmunds to the practice squad on Thursday.

In correspondence, Los Angeles released Emany Johnson from the practice squad.

Edmunds, 27, was a first-round selection by the Steelers in the 2018 NFL Draft, where he started 75 games. He notched 410 total tackles, 26 passes defensed, five interceptions, and five sacks during the five years in Pittsburgh.

Edmunds then signed with the Eagles in 2023 before being traded to the Titans during the season. This past year, he signed with the Jaguars and eventually joined his former team, the Steelers, on their practice squad.

Pittsburgh released Edmunds on Nov. 9.

Edmunds provides depth at a safety position that lost Elijah Molden and Marcus Maye, who were placed in injured reserve. Alohi Gilman could be activated off IR, but they still need bodies alongside him and Derwin James.

While he will start on the practice squad, Edmunds could be elevated to the active roster.

Defensive help coming? Chargers could open 21-day practice window for Alohi Gilman

The Chargers haven’t had Alohi Gilman for a month.

The Chargers could be getting some help on the backend of the defense as they close out the regular season and get into the playoffs.

On Monday, Jim Harbaugh said the team could open up safety Alohi Gilman’s 21-day practice window this week.

Gilman has been on injured reserve since Week 12 with a hamstring injury.

With Marcus Maye on IR and Elijah Molden out for the remainder of the season with a broken fibula, Los Angeles would benefit from Gilman’s return.

In 10 games, Gilman amassed four passes defended and an interception.

Chargers lose key defender for remainder of the season, playoffs

The Chargers will be without a key defender on the back end of the defense.

Elijah Molden’s 2024 season is officially over.

After suffering a broken fibula in the Chargers’ win over the Patriots, Molden posted on his personal Instagram account to announce that he would be sidelined for the final game of the regular season and the playoffs.

The injury occurred in the third quarter.

Los Angeles traded with the Titans for Molden before the start of the season, and the 25-year-old safety went on to have arguably the best campaign of his professional career.

Molden finished with career-highs in tackles (75), passes defended (7), interceptions (3) and fumbles recovered (2).

Alohi Gilman and Marcus Maye are on injured reserve, which means Eddie Jackson, who signed to the practice squad and was promoted to the active roster last week, will be expected to step up.

Chargers make roster moves ahead of Week 17 vs. Patriots, activate J.K. Dobbins from IR

J.K. Dobbins should provide a boost to a running back room that’s been up and down over the past month.

The Chargers made a few roster moves ahead of the Week 17 game against the Patriots on Saturday.

Los Angeles activated running back J.K. Dobbins from injured reserve, and he is expected to play.

Dobbins suffered a knee injury in the Bolts’ loss to the Ravens last month. His presence should provide a boost to a running back room that struggled with efficiency while he was sidelined.

In 11 games, Dobbins has 766 yards and eight touchdowns on 158 rushes (4.8 yards per carry).

In other roster-related news, the Chargers elevated safeties Eddie Jackson and Kendall Williamson from the practice squad.

Jackson was signed to the practice squad earlier this week.

Throughout his pro career, Jackson has totaled 15 interceptions, 45 passes defended, 10 forced fumbles and 489 tackles. He is tied for third in Bears franchise history with six career defensive touchdowns.

Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins designated to return from injured reserve

The Chargers’ offense should soon be getting some reinforcement.

On Monday, Los Angeles designated running back J.K. Dobbins for return from injured reserve. Dobbins has spent the past four weeks on IR after sustaining a knee injury in Week 12 against the Ravens.

Dobbins began practicing with the team on Monday, opening a 21-day window during which he can participate in all team activities without being counted against the 53-man roster.

He may be activated during those three weeks and could return as soon as before this weekend’s game against the Patriots.

Getting Dobbins is huge for an offense that has struggled with efficiency on the ground. In the past three weeks, the Chargers have averaged 81.0 rushing yards per game, which ranks 28th in the NFL.

Dobbins has 158 carries for 766 yards and eight touchdowns this season.

Chargers make roster moves ahead of Week 15 game vs. Buccaneers

The Chargers placed a wide receiver on injured reserve.

The Chargers made a few roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers.

Los Angeles placed wide receiver Jalen Reagor on injured reserve. Reagor sustained a hand injury in Week 14 against the Chiefs.

In correspondence, the team elevated wide receiver Laviska Shenault and tight end Eric Tomlinson from the practice squad.

Shenault recently played for the Seahawks. During his time with Seattle, he returned 16 passes for 459 yards, including a 97-yard touchdown, and caught five passes for 36 yards.

Tomlinson’s promotion from the practice squad comes in wake of Will Dissly being ruled out for Sunday with a shoulder injury. Tomlinson has appeared in eight games this season, with two catches for nine yards.

Chargers sign former second-round pick wide receiver to practice squad

The Chargers added a wide receiver to the practice squad.

The Chargers signed wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. to the practice squad on Thursday.

In correspondence, Los Angeles released WR Dez Fitzpatrick from the practice squad.

Shenault was recently with the Seahawks before being waived this week. Signed as a free agent this offseason, Shenault had 16 returns for 459 yards, including a 97-yard touchdown. He also had five catches for 36 yards.

Shenault was a second-round draft pick by the Jaguars in 2020. In his first two seasons in Jacksonville, Shenault posted back-to-back 600+ receiving yard seasons, five touchdowns and 121 receptions.

In 2022, Shenault was traded to the Panthers, where he finished with 37 catches for 332 yards and a touchdown, in addition to 21 carries for 120 yards and a score on the ground.

Shenault is a hybrid player who can line up at multiple positions, including wide receiver, running back and kick returner.

Chargers place two on injured reserve

The Chargers made a few roster moves on Wednesday.

The Chargers announced on Wednesday that linebacker Junior Colson and wide receiver Simi Fehoko were placed on injured reserve.

In correspondence, WR Jalen Reagor was signed to the active roster. Reagor takes the spot of tight end Eric Tomlinson, who was released on Tuesday and signed to the practice squad today.

Additionally, LB Shaquille Quarterman was signed to the practice squad and TE McCallan Castles was released from the practice squad.

Reagor, who was signed by Los Angeles earlier this season, has appeared in three games and has caught four passes on five targets for 76 yards.

The Chargers have two open spots on the 53-man roster.

Chargers sign Sam Mustipher to active roster

The Chargers made a pair of roster moves on Wednesday.

The Chargers signed offensive lineman Sam Mustipher from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced on Wednesday.

Los Angeles also signed cornerback Kendall Williamson to the practice squad to fill the void.

Mustipher has appeared in two games, with one start at right guard against the Chiefs.

Williamson was a seventh-round selection by the Bears in the 2023 NFL draft. He has spent time on the Bears and Bills practice squads.

Chargers WR DJ Chark designated to return from IR

DJ Chark was placed on injured reserve Sept. 7, and now his 21-day window is open.

The Chargers have designated wide receiver DJ Chark to return from injured reserve.

Chark was back at practice on Wednesday.

Chark was placed on the injured reserve on Sept. 7 with a hip injury. He has missed the last five games.

With Chark’s 21-day window open, he must either be activated to the 53-man roster or placed on season-ending injured reserve by the end of the three-week period.

Chark signed with the Bolts in May. The 28-year-old wideout was a standout during training camp and was projected to be a starter before sustaining the injury.

Now that he’s back in the fold, Chark will inject the offense with the speed and vertical element it desperately needs.

Chark earned Pro Bowl status in his second season in the league, which came in 2019 with the Jaguars. That year, he caught a career-high 73 passes for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns.

Chark is the only receiver on the Chargers to surpass the 1,000-yard receiving mark.