Chargers' Joshua Palmer to Miss Monday Game Against Jets Due to Knee Injury; Quentin Johnston Likely Replacement

Palmer, second in Chargers in receptions and receiving yards, missed all week's practice due to recurring knee problems; Quentin Johnston seen to fill in the gap as Jalen Guyton's return from last season's injury remains questionable.

• Joshua Palmer, second in receptions and receiving yards for the Chargers, is sidelined due to a knee injury and will miss the Monday game against the Jets.
• Palmer did not practice all week, this coupled with his limited performance in the game against the Bears signifies recurring knee problems that have plagued his season.
• Since Mike Williams' season-ending injury in September, Palmer had stepped up as a key player, starting the last four games and securing 23 receptions for 377 yards.
• Quentin Johnston, a first-round pick, is likely to fill Palmer's spot; he had five catches for 50 yards last week after being limited to one catch in the previous two games.
• While Jalen Guyton is still questionable, he could make a return and be activated for the game; he has not played since Week 3 of last season when he suffered a knee injury.

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