Chargers Delay Omarion Hampton’s Return Until After Week 12 Bye
Los Angeles will lean on Kimani Vidal, with front-office evaluations of backfield depth continuing before Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Overview
- Jim Harbaugh said he does not expect to open Hampton’s IR activation window until after the Week 12 bye, setting a earliest return target of Week 13.
- Hampton has been on injured reserve with an ankle injury since Week 5 and, despite eligibility in Week 10, is now expected to miss Weeks 10 and 11.
- Kimani Vidal continues to handle lead duties with help from Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson, filling in while the rookie recovers.
- Reports indicate the Chargers are exploring running back options before the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. ET.
- Los Angeles is 6-3 and remains in the playoff mix despite losing Najee Harris to a season-ending Achilles injury earlier in the year.