Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Leads LA with seven stops
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Henley tallied seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 29-27 victory versus Miami.
Henley's seven tackles paced the Chargers in the narrow victory. The third-year linebacker has been quite consistent this season, notching between seven and 10 stops in five of his six games so far. Overall, Henley has registered 46 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, along with two pass defenses (including an interception).
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Chargers' Derwin James: Seals win with INT against Miami
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James notched five tackles (one solo) and an interception Sunday in a 29-27 win over the Dolphins.
James' pickoff came on the final play of the game when Tua Tagovailoa attempted to complete a desperation pass. The interception was James' first of the season. The veteran safety has now recorded at least one pickoff in five consecutive campaigns.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Returns to game
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Molden has returned in Sunday's contest against the Dolphins after exiting in the second quarter, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
After heading to the locker room in the second quarter of Sunday's game, Molden quickly returned with a wrap on his left hand. The 26-year-old had four total tackles (three solo) before exiting.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Questionable to return
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Molden (hand) is questionable to return in Sunday's contest versus the Dolphins.
Molden suffered a hand injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game and will receive further tests to determine whether he can return. Safety RJ Mickens is in line to replace the 26-year-old should he remain out.
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Chargers' Scott Matlock: Won't play Week 6
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Matlock has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a personal matter.
Matlock is the only active fullback on the Chargers' roster, so offensive coordinator Greg Roman could deploy tight ends Tucker Fisk, Tyler Conklin and rookie fifth-rounder Oronde Gadsden in the backfield to serve as additional blockers. Matlock's next opportunity to play is Week 7 against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 19.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Moved to injured reserve
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The Chargers placed Hand (groin) on injured reserve Saturday.
Hand suffered a groin injury during the Chargers' Week 5 loss to the Commanders. He was unable to practice this past week, and the injury is severe enough for the 2018 fourth-rounder to go on injured reserve. Hand will be required to miss at least the next four games, making Week 10 against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 9 the earliest he can return. Justin Eboigbe, Naquan Jones and Otito Ogbonnia should all see additional work at defensive end while Hand is on IR.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Sitting out Week 6
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Hand (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Hand will be sidelined by the injury he suffered in the Week 5 loss to Washington. Scott Matlock (ankle) would be in line for additional action in Hand's absence if Matlock suits up. Hand's next chance to play will come against the Colts in Week 7.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Designated to return from IR
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The Chargers designated Perryman (ankle) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Perryman was placed on injured reserve after suffering a high-ankle sprain during the Chargers' Week 1 win over the Chiefs. The veteran linebacker has spent the four-game minimum on IR and has been cleared to return to practice, logging an LP for Wednesday's session. Perryman may have to practice in full Thursday or Friday in order for the Chargers to reinstate him off IR ahead of Sunday's road tilt against the Dolphins.
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Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Silent in Sunday's loss
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Tuipulotu did not record any stats in 48 defensive snaps and two special teams snaps during Sunday's 27-10 loss versus the Commanders.
Fresh off a game against the Giants in which he piled up four sacks, Tuipulotu was invisible in Week 5, failing to record a tackle for the first time this season. He'll look to bounce back in a Week 6 matchup against a pass-happy Miami team.
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Ravens' Alohi Gilman: Acquired by Baltimore
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The Ravens acquired Gilman and a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Chargers in exchange for Odafe Oweh and a 2027 seventh-round pick Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The 1-4 Ravens have been churning the roster on defense a bit Tuesday, first signing veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the practice squad before acquiring Gilman from Los Angeles. Gilman was a sixth-round pick by the Chargers in 2020 and has appeared in 73 career regular-season games, making 39 starts. He's started 30 games over the last three seasons, including the first five of 2025 for Los Angeles. On 87 percent of the defensive snaps this season, Gilman has recorded 22 tackles (11 solo) and three pass breakups. With Kyle Hamilton nursing a groin injury, Gilman could start immediately alongside first-round rookie safety Malaki Starks.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Three tackles in loss
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James recorded three total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 27-10 loss to Washington.
James was rather quiet in Week 5, compiling a season-low three takedowns in the defeat. The safety was limited by a hip injury at practice ahead of the contest, and he'll look to get back on track Sunday in Miami. James has now registered 37 total tackles (24 solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over five games this season.
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Chargers' Troy Dye: Double-digit stops in loss
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Dye recorded 11 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 27-10 loss to Washington.
Dye led the team in takedowns in Week 5, reaching double-digit tackles for the second straight week, while the seven solo stops were a season high. Through five contests this year, the linebacker has now compiled 36 total tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Leaves game with groin injury
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Hand is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders due to a groin injury.
Hand went to the locker room in the first half after sustaining a groin injury on defense, and he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. With Naquan Jones (coach's decision) inactive, Scott Matlock should see a significant increase in snaps at defensive end opposite Otito Ogbonnia for as long as Hand is out of the game.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Good to go for Week 5
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James (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Commanders.
James was limited in practice earlier in the week but is good to go for Week 5. A chess piece for defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, James has seen action on the defensive line, linebacker and in the secondary this season. The 29-year-old has been filling up the stat sheet, logging 34 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass breakups through four games.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Limited on Wednesday
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James (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
It's a new injury for James, who hasn't been listed on the injury report yet this season. He hasn't missed a single defensive snap through four games and has produced 34 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks and five TFLs, four QB hits and two pass breakups.
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Chargers' Tarheeb Still: Limited by ankle issue
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Still (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Still dealt with a calf issue earlier in the season, so the ankle injury is a new one. The 23-year-old cornerback has appeared in all four games to this point and played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in last Sunday's loss to the Giants. He's recorded 18 tackles (14 solo) and two pass breakups this season.
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Chargers' Troy Dye: Steps up against Giants
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Dye recorded 13 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Giants.
Dye has been filling in for the injured Denzel Perryman (ankle) as the primary inside linebacker opposite Daiyan Henley. Dye had been underwhelming in the role, managing only 11 combined stops in the first three games of the season. That changed in Sunday's loss, and he should be in for a heavy snap count once again in Week 5 against Washington.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Will play Week 4
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Molden (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Molden missed the Chargers' last two games due to a hamstring injury that he suffered against the Chiefs in Week 1. He drew the questionable tag after an LP-LP-FP practice log, and he's progressed enough in his recovery to make his return in Sunday's road contest. Molden should play a prominent role in the Chargers' secondary alongside Derwin James and Alohi Gilman.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Listed questionable for Week 4
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Molden (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Molden was able to practice in full Friday, which would seem to put him on track to play Sunday after he missed the previous two contests. It's unclear if Molden will reclaim his starting role from Tony Jefferson once healthy.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Makes return to practice
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Molden (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Molden has missed the Chargers' last two games due to a lingering hamstring injury, but his activity at practice Wednesday signals there's a chance he could suit up again in Week 4. He'll still likely have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
