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Chargers’ Kimani Vidal Diagnosed With Neck Strain, Listed Day-to-Day

An MRI identified a neck strain that will make practice this week decisive for his Texans availability.

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Dec 21, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Chargers team staff tend to running back Kimani Vidal (30) during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh watches at left. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal (30) following a touchdown in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Vidal left Sunday's win at Dallas with a neck injury after being ruled questionable to return.
  • An MRI revealed a neck strain and he is considered day-to-day, a timeline coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Monday.
  • Practice participation will guide his availability for Saturday's game against the Texans.
  • If sidelined, Omarion Hampton is expected to take the lead role with Hassan Haskins providing depth, with Najee Harris already out for the season.
  • The second-year back has 631 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns plus 15 catches for 138 yards and one receiving score this season.