Hart (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans.
Hart exited the third quarter of Sunday's game with an ankle injury. Rodney Shelley will play outside cornerback opposite Donte Jackson while Hart undergoes further evaluation.
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Chargers' Isas Waxter: Won't return Sunday
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Waxter (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Texans.
The special-teamer will not return to Sunday's contest after exiting in the first quarter. A number of players could step up to contribute on special teams in Waxter's absence.
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Chargers' Isas Waxter: Exits with ankle injury
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Waxter (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans.
Waxter exited the first quarter of Sunday"a contest with an ankle injury. Another wide receiver or defensive back will need to absorb the cornerback's special-teams snaps while he is absent.
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Chargers' Justin Eboigbe: Questionable to return to Week 9 contest
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Eboigbe is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Houston due to an ankle injury, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
Eboigbe was hurt in the first quarter, and his return is uncertain. Nick Barrett will likely pick up more defensive snaps for as long as Eboigbe remains sidelined.
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Chargers' Rodney Shelley: Set for Week 9 return
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Shelley (ankle) has no designation for Sunday's tilt against the Texans.
Shelley missed each of Los Angeles' past three games while tending to an ankle injury. However, he followed two limited practices to begin this week with a full session Friday to position himself for a return Sunday. Shelley has played a rotational role in the secondary when active this season while also contributing on special teams.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Unlikely to return in Week 9
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Perryman (undisclosed) has been deemed doubtful to suit up against Houston on Sunday.
Perryman has been on IR all season due to an undisclosed issue. He was designated to return to practice Wednesday, and the veteran linebacker ended up logging a trio of limited sessions. However, it appears he's not quite ready to return to game action. In order for Perryman to have any chance to play Sunday, he'd need to be activated from IR on Saturday.
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Chargers' Kendall Williamson: Will miss first game of season
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Williamson (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus the Texans.
Willamson didn't practice at all this week, so he presumably picked up the calf injury in last Sunday's loss to the Rams. He's played exclusively on special teams this season, so Williamson's absence shouldn't affect the Chargers' defensive rotations.
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Chargers' Deane Leonard: Set to miss another game
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Leonard (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 clash against Houston.
Leonard is presumably still in concussion protocol, though he was able to log limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday. Donte Jackson (hamstring) is returning from a three-game absence Sunday, so the Chargers will get a boost in their secondary despite Leonard's continued absence.
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Chargers' Donte Jackson: Cleared to return Week 9
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Jackson (hamstring) does not have a designation for Sunday's tilt against the Texans.
Jackson missed each of the Chargers' past three games due to a hamstring injury, but he was able to log a full practice session Friday and is set to return to action against Houston. Before getting hurt, he started in three of his four appearances to begin the season, so he'll likely return to that role Sunday, especially since fellow cornerback Deane Leonard (concussion) has been ruled out.
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Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Full practice Thursday
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Henley (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Henley was dinged up in last Sunday's loss to the Rams but was able to return to the contest. He's fine for Sunday's tilt with the Texans. Henley has posted 41 tackles (17 solo), including 0.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and one pass breakup across seven starts this season.
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Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Back in action
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Henley (shoulder) has returned to Sunday's matchup versus the Rams, David Droegemeier of Locked On Chargers reports.
Henley was briefly sidelined with a shoulder injury early in the first half, but he was able to return to the field before the break. The 26-year-old is back in his starting role at inside linebacker against the Rams.
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Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Dealing with shoulder issue
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Henley (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Rams, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
Henley suffered a shoulder injury early in the second half, and his availability for the rest of the game is now up in the air. In his absence, Troy Dye and Marlowe Wax will stand to see an increase in workload at inside linebacker.
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Chargers' Rodney Shelley: Inactive again Sunday
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Shelley (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Shelley will miss another contest Sunday, so his next opportunity to get back on the field will come in Week 9 against the Texans. With Donte Jackson (hamstring) ruled out, Tarheeb Still could be more involved.
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Chargers' Donte Jackson: Inactive versus Rams
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Jackson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Jackson will miss his third consecutive game Sunday, meaning his next opportunity to play will come in Week 9 versus the Texans. With Rodney Shelley (ankle) also sidelined, Tarheeb Still is projected to be more involved.
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Chargers' Donte Jackson: Questionable for battle of Los Angeles
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Jackson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
A hamstring injury prevented Jackson from playing in the Chargers' two games prior to the Week 7 bye. He was a limited participant in all three practices during Week 8 prep, but if he cannot play, then Rodney Shelley (hamstring) and Tarheeb Still would be candidates to start opposite Cam Hart at outside cornerback.
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Chargers' Donte Jackson: Limited again Thursday
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Jackson (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Jackson suffered a hamstring strain in the Week 4 meeting with Seattle. As a result, he didn't play in Week 5 versus Denver and Week 6 against Kansas City while also missing practice during that span. With the Chargers coming off a bye, it appears Jackson is trending in a favorable direction regarding his availability for Sunday's game against the Rams, though he likely has some more boxes to check before getting the green light.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Progressing in recovery
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Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Perryman (undisclosed) is "close" to returning from injured reserve, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Harbaugh added that Perryman isn't quite ready to return to practice, and given that the veteran linebacker's 21-day practice window has yet to open, he's probably not available for Sunday's game against the Rams. Perryman landed on IR on Sept. 1 due to an undisclosed injury that he may have picked up toward the tail end of training camp.
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Chargers' Rodney Shelley: Unavailable against Kansas City
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Shelley (hamstring) won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Shelly didn't play in Week 5 against the Broncos. He was listed as doubtful heading into the meeting with Kansas City but will now miss his second consecutive contest. With Donte Jackson (hamstring) also sidelined, Deane Leonard is the favorite to start opposite Cam Hart at corner.
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Chargers' Bud Dupree: Sidelined for Week 6
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Dupree (neck) won't play in Sunday's game against Kansas City.
Dupree suffered a neck injury in the Week 5 meeting with the Broncos. He practiced in a limited capacity a few times during the week but ended up receiving a questionable tag. Now that Dupree has been ruled out, rookie Akheem Mesidor is in line for more snaps.
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Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Active for Week 6
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Henley (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Henley was listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to a knee injury. The linebacker was limited in practice all week due to the injury but has recovered enough to suit up for the Chargers' Sunday divisional contest against the Chiefs.
