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Chargers injury updates on Justin Herbert, Donald Parham

The Chargers had some injuries to Justin Herbert and Donald Parham in their victory over the Raiders.

The Chargers defeated the Raiders on Sunday, 24-17.

Along the way, Los Angeles had some injuries to quarterback Justin Herbert and tight end Donald Parham.

Starting with Herbert, his left hand got caught on the helmet of a Raiders player when he threw an interception late in the third quarter. A big splint was put on it and he returned to finish the game.

On Monday, it was deemed a fractured finger. The team said Herbert would have played this week if the Chargers had a game, according to The Athletic’s Daniel Popper. They are on a bye, so he should have plenty of time to let it heal 100%.

As for Parham, he left the game with a wrist injury in the second quarter after being targeted in the end zone. He went to the ground and came up, cradling his arm as he went to the sideline.

Brandon Staley had no firm update on Parham, adding that Parham had X-rays on his wrist after the game but did not want to reveal the results when asked. The status is to be determined, according to Popper.

Chargers TE Donald Parham expected to take another step forward

Returning from a scary injury, Donald Parham is expected to play an integral role in the Chargers’ offense.

After suffering what could’ve been a career-ending injury when making a diving catch that caused him to be taken on a gurney in Week 15 against the Chiefs, tight end Donald Parham is back on the field like he didn’t lose a step.

While the defense dominated on Day 2 of training camp, Parham’s catch down the field from quarterback Justin Herbert that went for a touchdown, was the highlight on the offensive side of the ball.

“He’s a guy that I think can do a lot more than what we did last year,” offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said on Parham. “I think his ability to go up and catch the ball and high point it. His size and height differential is something we really want to tap into.”

Parham finished the 2021 season with 20 catches on 27 targets for 190 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games. A mismatch to opposing defenders in the red zone with his 6-foot-8 frame, 20% of Parham’s career receptions have gone for scores.

While he was used primarily as a pass-catcher in 2020, his first season with the Bolts, Parham took significant strides to become a complete player at the position – showing more toughness and blocking ability throughout the year.

“He’s a better blocker than I would’ve thought,” Lombardi said.

Parham will be joined by the newest addition of the tight end group Gerald Everett, who will be the team’s top option at the position, and second-year Tre’ McKitty, who showed plenty of promise as an in-line blocker in his rookie season.

If he stays healthy, Parham should continue to take another step forward and be an integral part of the offense this season, whether it’s threatening the seams, boxing out defenders in the red zone, or sealing blocks.

Chargers release update on TE Donald Parham

Good news came regarding tight end Donald Parham.

Good news came on Friday morning regarding tight end Donald Parham.

After being hospitalized following a frightening occurrence in the Chargers’ loss to the Chiefs on Thursday night, the team announced that Parham suffered a concussion and is resting comfortably, alert, and expected to be discharged from the hospital today.

Parham suffered the concussion on Los Angeles’ first drive, attempting to reel in a pass from Justin Herbert in the back of the end zone. As he went down, his head slammed against the turf hard.

As a result, a backboard and stretcher were needed to take him off the field, where he was then sent to the hospital.

This season, Parham has 20 catches for 190 yards and three touchdowns.

Chargers TE Donald Parham undergoing tests, in stable condition

Donald Parham’s head hit the ground after he tried to catch a fourth-down pass in the end zone.

It was a scary sight at the beginning of the Thursday night matchup between Chargers and Chiefs.

On the first possession, Donald Parham attempted to catch a pass from Justin Herbert in the back of the end zone.

Parham went to the ground and slammed his head onto the turf.

Medical personnel removed the facemask from his helmet before stretchering him off.

Later in the game, some good news was received when Los Angeles announced that Parham was in stable condition while undergoing tests, imaging, and testing for a head injury at UCLA Harbor Medical Center.

We will continue to update as further information is released.

Chargers TE Donald Parham stretchered off field, taken to hospital

TE Donald Parham was taken off the field on the Chargers’ first drive after a hard hit to his head.

On the Chargers’ first drive of the game, tight end Donald Parham was taken off the field on a stretcher and was taken to a hospital for further evaluation.

After attempting to catch a throw from Justin Herbert in the back of the end zone on fourth down, Parham landed on his head hard, and his arms appeared to be frozen.

Fortunately, it appeared he had some movement in his fingers when.

We will update his status once further information is released.