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Chargers sign LS Matt Overton, place Cortez Broughton on NFI

The Los Angeles Chargers made a roster move ahead of Monday night’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Los Angeles Chargers made a roster move ahead of Monday night’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chargers announced that they have signed long snapper Matt Overton to the 53-man roster. In a corresponding move, defensive tackle Cortez Broughton was placed on the non-football illness list.

The Bolts are without their starting long snapper Cole Mazza, who missed Thursday’s practice due to an illness.

Overton spent the last two seasons with the Jaguars. Prior to his stint with Jacksonville, he played with the Colts for five seasons. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2013.

Broughton, the team’s seventh-round selection, appeared in two games this season and had five tackles.

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First injury report for Chargers ahead of matchup vs. Chiefs

The Los Angeles Chargers released their first injury report ahead of their Week 11 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chargers had their first practice ahead of the Week 11 matchup against the Chiefs, which was held at Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.

Here is the full injury report:

Six players did not practice on Thursday.

Offensive tackles Russell Okung’s (groin) status remains up in the air. If Okung can’t play, rookie Trey Pipkins will get the start at left tackle. Meanwhile, Sam Tevi (knee), who’s recovering from a minor surgery, won’t play. Trent Scott will start at right tackle.

Defensive tackle Cortez Broughton (illness) remains out of practice while dealing with mono. Meanwhile, Justin Jones was a full participant and all signs are pointing to him playing on Monday. Jones hasn’t played since Week 6.

Los Angeles was also without running back Justin Jackson (calf), wide receiver Geremy Davis (hamstring) and long snapper Cole Mazza (illness).

If Mazza can’t play, the Chargers will have to make a roster move prior to the game.

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