The Los Angeles Chargers face an injury concern involving Ladd McConkey during their Week 6 NFL matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
McConkey entered Sunday’s contest after dealing with a foot injury earlier in the season. He returned to full practice on Friday and was cleared from the injury report before the Chargers traveled to Kansas City.
The team has now provided an official update on McConkey following the head injury he sustained against Kansas City.
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Ladd McConkey ruled out with concussion
The Chargers announced that McConkey had been ruled out with a concussion. The announcement confirmed that the third-year wide receiver would not return to the field against Kansas City.
The Chargers have not provided a timetable for McConkey’s return. His availability for the team’s next game will depend on his recovery and progress through the protocol.
McConkey’s absence leaves the Chargers without one of their receiving options for the remainder of Sunday’s matchup.
Quentin Johnston is among the available receiving options after recovering from a chest injury that had affected his practice participation earlier in the week. The Chargers will need their remaining receivers to help Herbert maintain the passing attack without McConkey.
The immediate focus will be on McConkey’s recovery and whether he can make sufficient progress before the Chargers’ next game.
Further updates from the Chargers should clarify his recovery timeline and potential return.
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