Chargers' Derius Davis: Could play vs. Indianapolis
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Davis (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Davis has been sidelined for the Chargers' last three games due to a knee injury. He was limited in practice all week, and his status for Week 7 may not be known until the Chargers announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. The 2023 fourth-rounder was primarily deployed on special teams as a returner prior to his injury, and those duties would likely be handled by rookie fifth-rounder KeAndre Lambert-Smith and practice squad running back Nyheim Hines if Davis is not cleared to return.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Manages limited practice Wednesday
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Davis (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Davis has missed the Chargers' last three games due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 3 versus the Broncos, but his activity Wednesday signals he could have a chance to return in Week 7. If he can upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday, he could even avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Remains sidelined against Miami
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Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Davis will miss a third consecutive game. His next chance to suit up will come Week 7 against the Colts. KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Ladd McConkey will likely continue to fill in on kickoff returns and punt returns, respectively.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Davis (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
A knee injury has prevented Davis from playing in the Chargers' last two games, which has resulted in Tarheeb Still and KeAndre Lambert-Smith taking over as returners on punts and kickoffs. Davis would have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days in order to have a chance at playing against the Dolphins on Sunday.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Not playing vs. Washington
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Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Davis will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a knee injury that he sustained in Week 3 against the Broncos. Tarheeb Still and KeAndre Lambert-Smith will likely pick up the slack as returners on kickoffs and punts in Davis' absence. Davis' next opportunity to play is Week 6 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 12.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Absent from practice
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Davis (knee) was a non-participant at practice Thursday.
Davis has now been unavailable for each of the team's first two practices of the week, as he continues to nurse the knee injury he suffered in Week 3 against Denver. The wide receiver will have one more chance to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Commanders.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Not spotted at practice
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Davis (knee) is not present at the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Davis sustained a knee injury Week 3 versus the Broncos and was held out of the Chargers' loss to the Giants in Week 4 as a result. For any chance of retaking the field Sunday versus the Commanders, Davis will need to resume practicing in at least a limited capacity Thursday and/or Friday. He hasn't yet been targeted this season but has carried the ball twice for five yards and contributed in the return game.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Opens week with DNP
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Davis (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Davis injured his knee during the first half of Sunday's 23-20 win over the Broncos. He was able to return for the the second half (and proceeded to fumble on his kickoff return early in the third quarter), but the injury has lingered into the week. Davis will have two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity heading into Sunday's contest against the Giants.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Returns to action
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Davis (knee) returned to action following halftime in Sunday's contest against the Broncos, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Davis was sidelined with a knee injury prior to the break, but he was able to make it back out there to open the second half. He did end up fumbling on a kickoff return, which the Broncos recovered early in the third quarter.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Sees similar role again
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Davis appeared in 15 regular-season games in his sophomore campaign, making 13 catches (on 17 targets) for 112 yards and two touchdowns. He also totaled 759 yards on kick- and punt-return duties.
Davis' second season looked a lot like his rookie campaign from a statistical standpoint. His 112 yards through the air bested his 66 from last season, though, and his two touchdowns were the first of his career. The 24-year-old still has two seasons remaining on his rookie contract and likely will be pegged for return duties again in 2025, while he works to earn a greater share of the receiving work moving forward.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Returns to practice Wednesday
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Davis (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant on the Chargers' injury report Wednesday.
Davis has been sidelined for the Chargers' last two regular-season games due to a hamstring injury. He wasn't able to practice all of last week, so his ability to return to the field Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a step in the right direction. Davis will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against Cleveland.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Unlikely to play vs. New Orleans
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Davis (hamstring) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Davis has been unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the Chargers' loss to the Cardinals on Monday. If Davis is indeed inactive for Sunday's contest, Ladd McConkey would likely serve as the Chargers' kickoff and punt returner, though the latter is listed as questionable due to a hip injury.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Back-to-back DNPs to start week
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Davis (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Davis missed Monday's game against the Cardinals due to a hamstring injury, and his consecutive DNPs to open the week don't bode well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Saints. The 2023 fourth-round pick will have one more chance to return to practice Friday ahead of the final injury report of the week.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Opens week as DNP
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Davis (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Davis suffered a hamstring injury during practice leading up to Monday's game against the Cardinals, which was severe enough for him to be sidelined. His DNP on Wednesday isn't a good start to the week, but he'll have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of the Chargers' Week 8 contest against the Saints on Sunday.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Unavailable for MNF
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Davis (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Cardinals.
Davis popped up on Saturday's injury report with a hamstring issue and he'll ultimately be forced to miss the team's matchup with Arizona. In his absence, Jalen Reagor is a candidate to see extra work as a kick returner and punt returner in Week 7.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Questionable for Week 4
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Davis (hamstring) is considered questionable to play in Sunday's contest against Kansas City.
Davis opened the week as a limited participant at practice with a hamstring injury before failing to participate at the team's final two sessions of the week. The wide receiver appears to be unlikely to play in Week 4, though the questionable tag leaves the door open for him to give it a go Sunday.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Limited Wednesday
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Davis (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Davis took one carry for eight yards and accumulated 42 return yards during Sunday's loss to the Steelers, but it appears he sustained a hamstring injury in the process. The third-year wideout's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential Week 4 availability. If he's unable to suit up, expect Ladd McConkey to serve as the Chargers' top return man.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Takes only touch to house
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Davis had only one touch in Saturday's 26-19 preseason win over the Cowboys, taking an end-around 70 yards for a touchdown on the Chargers' first play from scrimmage.
The 2023 fourth-round pick may have done all he needed to do to secure his spot on the 53-man roster with one carry, as Davis took the handoff from Easton Stick, beat a couple Dallas defenders to the corner and took off down the sideline. Davis figures to be the Chargers' primary kick returner this season, but with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams (knee) both now wearing other uniforms, the team's wide receiver corps has a lot of snaps and targets up for grabs. If players like Joshua Palmer, DJ Chark (hip) and Quentin Johnston don't step up, Davis could get some opportunities on offense as the season progresses.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Plays exclusively special teams
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Davis played all 12 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 24-7 loss to the Broncos and returned two kickoffs for 44 yards.
For the first time in his 13 appearances this season, Davis failed to take a snap on offense, with the Chargers prioritizing all of Keenan Allen, Quentin Johnston, Alex Erickson and Jalen Guyton ahead of him at receiver. The Chargers will return Joshua Palmer (knee) from injured reserve for Thursday's game in Las Vegas, so Davis is set to drop down another spot on the depth chart. Davis should continue to remain active on game days through his role as the Chargers' top option on kickoff and punt returns.
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Chargers' Derius Davis: Limited involvement against Packers
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Davis caught his lone target for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Packers.
Davis operated as the Chargers' No. 4 wide receiver, playing just seven of the 65 offensive snaps Sunday. The rookie's utilization leaves much to be desired, yet he has proven to have the ability to make plays with his impressive speed. Nonetheless, Davis shouldn't be trusted for fantasy purposes when the Chargers host the Ravens in Week 12.
