Posted on Sep 07
Chargers place DJ Chark on injured reserve, expect him to miss multiple games
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Chargers' DJ Chark placed on injured reserve due to hip injury
Why it matters: Chark's absence leaves a significant void in the Chargers' receiving corps and puts pressure on other players to step up.
What's new: DJ Chark, who joined the Chargers in May, has been placed on injured reserve because of a hip injury. He is expected to miss at least the next four games.
- Chark is known for being the only receiver on the Chargers' roster to surpass 1,000 yards in a season during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019.
Yes, but: This is not the first time Chark has dealt with injuries. Over the past five seasons, he has missed 28 out of a possible 82 games.
What to watch: The Chargers will likely rely on Quentin Johnston, rookie Ladd McConkey, and Joshua Palmer to fill the void left by Chark's absence.
- Johnston and McConkey are expected to step into starting roles alongside Palmer.
What's next: As a corresponding move, the Chargers have signed tight end Eric Tomlinson to the active roster and elevated linebacker Shaquille Quarterman from the practice squad for their upcoming game against the Raiders.
The bottom line: Chark's injury presents a challenge for the Chargers as they look to maintain their offensive firepower without one of their key playmakers.
- The team will need its young receivers to step up and contribute in Chark's absence.