Pipkins (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
The veteran's absence in Week 6 comes as no surprise, as he logged three consecutive DNPs after sustaining an ankle injury in the Week 5 loss to the Commanders. With Pipkins and Joe Alt (ankle) both sidelined Sunday, the Chargers will be without both of their starting tackles.
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Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Returns to Sunday's game
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Pipkins (knee) has returned to Sunday's game against the Commanders, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Pipkins sustained a knee injury in the first half, but he was cleared to return to action for the start of the third quarter. He'll return to his starting spot at right tackle while Jamaree Salyer goes to the bench.
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Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Questionable to return
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Pipkins (knee) is questionable to return to the Chargers' matchup versus the Commanders on Sunday.
Pipkins sustained the injury in the first half, leaving his status for the rest of the matchup up in the air. Jamaree Salyer should fill in at right tackle if Pipkins ends up being unable to return to the game.
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Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Bumped up to starting role
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Pipkins is slated to start at right tackle since Rashawn Slater (knee) is out for the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Joe Alt will shift from right tackle to left tackle, replacing Slater as the protector of Justin Herbert's blind side. Pipkins will move into the resulting opening at right tackle. The 2019 third-round draft pick has 56 NFL starts under his belt, but Pipkins played guard in 2024 after beginning his career at tackle.
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Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Taking part in OTAs
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Pipkins (oblique) has been participating in the Chargers' offseason training activities.
Pipkins hurt his oblique in Week 18 of last season and was inactive for the Chargers' wild-card loss to Houston. However, the veteran offensive lineman appears to be back to health and has been on the field with his teammates for OTAs. Pipkins started all 15 games in which he played last season but is projected to serve as a swing tackle during the coming campaign after the Chargers signed Mekhi Becton in the offseason to replace the former at right guard.
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Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Missing wild-card game with injury
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Pipkins (oblique) is inactive for Saturday's wild-card matchup against Houston.
Pipkins was carted off the field last Sunday against Last Vegas and was limited in practice throughout this week, so it's not surprising that he's unable to play Saturday. Jamaree Salyer is primed to start at right guard in Pipkins' place, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
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Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Won't play Saturday vs. Patriots
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Pipkins (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report but has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New England.
Pipkins was listed as a DNP on the first two injury reports of the week due to a hip injury he likely picked up during the Chargers' Week 16 win over the Broncos. Jamaree Salyer and Jordan McFadden are the top candidates to start at right guard Saturday due to Pipkins' injury.
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Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Still dealing with ankle injury
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Pipkins (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Pipkins missed the Chargers' Week 10 win over the Titans after logging two consecutive DNPs to end Los Angeles' week of practice, and Wednesday's limited session suggests he's still dealing with his ankle issue. The 28-year-old's participation in practice Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can return in Week 11, when the Chargers host the Bengals.
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Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Gets back on field
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Pipkins (knee) participated during OTAs on Monday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Pipkins left the team's regular-season finale against Kansas City due to a knee injury but should be ready for Week 1. The 27-year-old saw work at right tackle but also slid inside to guard Monday, as the Chargers got a look at first-round selection Joe Alt at right tackle.
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Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Questionable to return
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Pipkins is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs due to a knee injury.
There is no word on the severity of Pipkins' injury at this time. While he is sidelined, Foster Sarell is the most likely candidate to fill in at right tackle.
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Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Back to Chargers on three-year deal
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The Chargers re-signed Pipkins to a three-year contract Tuesday, ESPN's Lindsey Thiry reports.
Getting Pipkins back was important to the Chargers -- the 26-year-old became a full-time starter in 2021, making 14 starts at right tackle. He's a building block up front and gives Los Angeles some continuity along its offensive line.
