The Los Angeles Chargers could be facing another offensive setback in Week 2 after Ladd McConkey suffered a rib injury during their season-opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
However, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh provided an unfavorable update, confirming that McConkey would not take part in Wednesday’s practice. The Chargers will track his condition as the week progresses while determining whether he can be ready for Sunday.
“Jim Harbaugh said WR Ladd McConkey (rib) won’t practice today,” Kris Rhim of ESPN shared in a post on X. McConkey is dealing with a rib injury and continues to be considered day-to-day, according to Harbaugh.
He caught five passes for 82 yards and a touchdown, finishing as the Chargers’ leading receiver in terms of yardage. However, ESPN reporter Kris Rhim later provided a more encouraging update, offering some relief to the Chargers community. McConkey was seen working separately from the rest of the team during practice alongside a trainer.
“Ladd McConkey was working off to the side during practice with a trainer,” Rhim wrote on X.
Despite leaving before the game was over, McConkey had already produced a strong outing.
