Chargers lose KeAndre Lambert-Smith to injured reserve after Week 1 loss
KeAndre Lambert-Smith will miss at least four games after a hamstring injury, and the Chargers elevated Gary Jennings to replace him.
- On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Chargers placed wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve and promoted wide receiver Gary Jennings from the practice squad to the active roster.
- Lambert-Smith sustained the hamstring injury during the 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and must miss at least the next four games, potentially returning for Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Coach Jim Harbaugh noted that wide receiver Ladd McConkey is day-to-day after exiting Sunday's game with a rib injury, while wide receiver Derius Davis also remains sidelined with an undisclosed injury.
- Defensive back Isas Waxter joined the practice squad, filling the spot vacated by Jennings; Waxter spent the 2025 season on the unit after initially signing with Seattle as an undrafted free agent.
- Los Angeles looks to avoid an 0-2 start this week against the Las Vegas Raiders, relying on Jennings and other depth options to bolster the offense amid mounting injury concerns.
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Chargers Hit With Injury Blow, Place WR on IR
The Los Angeles Chargers are having a tough week. They were upset at home by the Arizona Cardinals in their 2026 season opener, and lost a couple of players due to injury. On Tuesday the Chargers made the decision to place one of their young, up-and-coming playmakers on injured reserve. Los Angeles Chargers Place WR […]
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Chargers lose KeAndre Lambert-Smith to injured reserve after Week 1 loss
The Los Angeles Chargers have placed wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve
Chargers place WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve
In addition to Lambert-Smith, who must sit out at least the next four games, the Chargers might also be without wide receivers Ladd McConkey (ribs) and Derius Davis (undisclosed) on Sunday against the Raiders.
Former WVU WR Gary Jennings Signs With NFL Team
Former WVU wide receiver Gary Jennings has turned a workout into a full-time spot in a matter of weeks as he attempts an NFL comeback. Weeks after working out for the Los Angeles Chargers, Jennings gets added to their active roster. Matt Zenizt of CBS Sports reported the news of Jennings’ signing on Tuesday afternoon. […]
Chargers Signing WR Gary Jennings To Active Roster
CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports the Chargers are signing WR Gary Jennings from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Jennings, 29, was drafted by the Seahawks out of West Virginia in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year rookie deal worth $3,230,930 with a $710,930 signing bonus. The Seahawks […]
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