Overview
- Omarion Hampton went on injured reserve with an ankle injury and must miss at least four games after starting the first five.
- Kimani Vidal was promoted to the 53-man roster, leaving him and Hassan Haskins as the only running backs on the active roster.
- The Chargers signed veteran Nyheim Hines to the practice squad for immediate depth after a workout.
- Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said the workload will likely be split between Vidal and Haskins entering Week 6 against the Dolphins.
- Najee Harris is out for the season with a torn Achilles, and outside additions have been discussed in media speculation, including an analyst pitch for Alvin Kamara.