The hits keep coming for the Chargers, who suffered another when rookie running back Omarion Hampton was forced from the second half of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders at SoFi Stadium because of an ankle injury. He was seen wearing a walking boot after the game.
Hampton will be placed on injured reserve, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said during Monday’s press conference, and will be sidelined for at least the next four games, eligible to return to the active roster for the Chargers’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 9 at SoFi Stadium.
Hampton’s injury coupled with Najee Harris’ season-ending Achilles tendon injury suffered on Sept. 21, leaves a void at running back.
As of Monday, Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal were the top options to replace Hampton going into Sunday’s road game against the Miami Dolphins. Hampton, a first-round draft pick from the University of North Carolina in April, had a team-leading 314 yards rushing in five games.
“He has been getting into a really good rhythm,” Harbaugh said. “Special player.”
Hampton joins a select group of Chargers already on injured reserve, including outside linebacker Khalil Mack and linebacker Denzel Perryman. In addition to losing Harris for the rest of the season, the Chargers also are without left tackle Rashawn Slater due to a season-ending knee injury.
What’s more, the Chargers played Sunday without Joe Alt, Slater’s replacement at left tackle, because of a sprained ankle. Right tackle Trey Pipkins III injured his knee during Sunday’s game, but later returned to the field. Right guard Mekhi Becton sustained a hand injury that forced him from the game.
Updates on Alt, Pipkins and Becton will be available later in the week.
Related Posts:
- Chargers Get Bad News on RB Omarion Hampton After Loss to Commanders Sports The Los Angeles Chargersâ running back room continues to get thinner as injuries pile up. Rookie first rounder Omarion Hampton wasnât on the field for the end of Sundayâs 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders after hurting his ankle. As the Chargers turn their attention to Week 6, early signs…
- Rams LB Omar Speights dealing with high ankle sprain ahead of Ravens game News Rams linebacker Omar Speights suffered a high ankle sprain in the team’s Thursday night loss to the San Francisco 49ers, head coach Sean McVay said on Monday. The expectation, McVay added, is that Speights will be listed as doubtful for this weekend’s game against the Baltimore Ravens and running back…
- Rams LB Omar Speights dealing with high ankle sprain ahead of Ravens game Uncategorized Rams linebacker Omar Speights suffered a high ankle sprain in the team’s Thursday night loss to the San Francisco 49ers, head coach Sean McVay said on Monday. The expectation, McVay added, is that Speights will be listed as doubtful for this weekend’s game against the Baltimore Ravens and running back…
- Former Patriots’ Running Back Rips Bill Belichick & His Deteriorating Legacy Sports When the 2025 college football season began, there were a lot of eyes on Bill Belichick and North Carolina. Through five games, things are not going as many had planned on it going. On Saturday in Chapel Hill, Dabo Swinney and Clemson came to town and scored 28 first-quarter points…
- Rams Urged To Target 2,600 Yard Running Back Sports The Los Angeles Rams suffered their second defeat of the 2025 NFL season to an NFC West opponent, dropping the record to 3-2. While the passing game was strong for the Rams in Week 5, quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 389 yards and three pass touchdowns, the run game for…
(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)