McConkey’s Week 2 Availability Unclear After Missing Chargers Practice

Harbaugh called McConkey day-to-day because the team has made quick signings to shore up receiver depth ahead of the Raiders game.

Overview

Ladd McConkey suffered a rib injury late in the Chargers’ Week 1 loss to the Cardinals and the team listed him as day-to-day after initial tests.
Coach Jim Harbaugh said McConkey did not take part in the Chargers’ first practice of the week on Wednesday, leaving his status for Sunday’s game unresolved.
The Chargers placed KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve on Tuesday and added Gary Jennings and Marquez Valdes-Scantling to bolster receiver depth.
Other players, including Elijah Molden, Teair Tart and Trey Pipkins, were also absent or limited in Wednesday practice, complicating short-term game planning.
If McConkey cannot play, Justin Herbert will lose his top Week 1 target and the Chargers are likely to rely more on secondary receivers and their run game while monitoring midweek tests for a final decision.