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' Derwin James: Remaining out Week 8
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James (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Rams, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
A hamstring issue will keep James sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest despite the Chargers coming off a Week 7 bye. Smith reported early in the week that James suffered a setback with the injury, and the veteran safety didn't end up practicing in any capacity. Tony Jefferson will likely have a major role in the secondary again Sunday, and it's unclear when James will be ready to return to action.
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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' Deane Leonard: Doesn't practice due to concussion
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Leonard (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
It is unclear when Leonard sustained his concussion, as the Chargers were on bye in Week 7. The depth cornerback has enterted the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will not be able to suit up for full-contact activities until he is cleared by an independent neurologist.
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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.
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Chargers' Rodney Shelley: Unlikely to play against Kansas City
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Shelley (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
It looks like Shelley will miss a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury, which he has worked through for most of the regular season. With Donte Kackson (hamstring) already ruled out, Deane Leonard figures to start opposite Cam Hart at outside cornerback, assuming Shelley is also inactive.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Sidelined for Week 6
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James (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
James was not cleared to practice all week due to a hamstring injury, which will cause him to miss a second-straight week. The Chargers are on a bye for Week 7, so the veteran safety will have additional time to rest ahead of Week 8 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 1. Elijah Molden, Tony Jefferson and Genesis Smith are all in line for more defensive snaps in the secondary in James' absence.
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Chargers' Donte Jackson: Won't play against Kansas City
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Jackson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Jackson will end up missing a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 4 against the Seahawks. He hasn't been cleared to return to practice since sustaining the injury, but with the Chargers on a bye for Week 7, Jackson will have additional time to rest before Week 8 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 1. With Rodney Shelley (hamstring) listed as doubtful, Deane Leonard will likely start at outside cornerback Cam Hart in Jackson's absence.
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Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Iffy for Week 6
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Henley (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Henley was a limited practice participant all week due to a knee injury, which he likely picked up during the Chargers' Week 5 loss to the Broncos. Troy Dye would likely start alongside Del'Shawn Phillips at inside linebacker if Henley is not cleared to play against Kansas City.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Absent from practice Thursday
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James (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.
James has missed the Chargers' last two games because of a hamstring injury. He hasn't practiced all week, so chances are he is heading toward a third consecutive absence. If James can't suit up for the Week 6 meeting with the Chiefs, Tony Jefferson and Genesis Smith may remain more involved.
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Kyle Kennard: Tries out with Colts
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Kennard (undisclosed) tried out with Colts on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Kennard is healthy again after being waived from the Chargers' injured reserve last month with an injury settlement. The 24-year-old tallied just two tackles (one solo) across five games with the Chargers last season and will look to catch on with the Colts or another team.
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Chargers' Bud Dupree: Exits with neck injury
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Dupree (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Dupree exited the third quarter of Sunday's contest with a neck injury. Akheem Mesidor will be the sole rotational option at outside linebacker while Dupree is evaluated.
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Chargers' Rodney Shelley: Inactive in Week 5
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Shelly (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Broncos, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.
Shelly has been dealing with the hamstring injury for at least a few weeks. After suiting up in the Chargers' first four games of the 2026 campaign, he will finally sit out in Week 5 against Denver.
