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Chargers Place Omarion Hampton on IR, Elevate Kimani Vidal as Greg Roman Signals Haskins–Vidal Split

Coaches pivot to a timeshare in the backfield following roster moves for depth.

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.