Overview
- McConkey left the season opener with a rib injury after recording five catches for 82 yards and a touchdown before exiting in the third quarter.
- He missed two straight practices while the team evaluated the injury and then returned to Chargers practice on Friday but is officially listed as questionable for the Week 2 game.
- Coaches will monitor his tests and midweek practice reps to make a final decision on game-day status against the Raiders.
- The Chargers have adjusted short-term depth, placing a rookie on injured reserve, promoting Gary Jennings, and bringing in veteran receivers for workouts to cover a possible absence.
- McConkey enters the season under pressure to rebound after a down 2025 (789 yards, six TDs) and is expected to remain a key target in Mike McDaniel's offense if he plays.