Ladd McConkey injury update: cleared for Week 8 vs. Rams
The Chargers wide receiver is off the injury report after three full practices and will face the Rams.
Ladd McConkey has been removed from the injury report and will play Sunday against the Rams, according to Noah Furtado of The Athletic.
What happened
McConkey was listed with a concussion but is now off the report. He went through three full practices this week. Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports both report that McConkey is set to play.
Context
McConkey has 13 receptions and 200 receiving yards so far in 2026, which puts him second on the Chargers. He was injured against the Chiefs in Week 6 but has recovered during the Week 7 bye.
Sleeper projection for Week 8 is 11.0 PPR points. His season totals are 39.0 PPR points with 18 targets.
Depth chart
The Chargers also have receiver Tre’ Harris available. Harris is off the injury report as well.
Harris has 37.5 PPR points this season on 25 targets, and Quentin Johnston has 24.8 PPR points on 22 targets.
Timeline
On Oct. 1, McConkey was not seen participating in Thursday’s practice. He appeared likely to be listed as a limited participant on Thursday’s official injury report. Before Week 4, he was expected to play despite a foot injury.
On Oct. 18, he was evaluated for a head injury during the game against the Chiefs.
What’s next
McConkey and the Chargers face the Rams on Sunday, November 1.
Ladd McConkey (concussion) not listed on injury report for Week 8.
🏈 Fantasy impact
McConkey is back and should be in lineups for Week 8. He is the Chargers’ top slot receiver and is projected for 11.0 PPR points. With Harris also back, the passing game has its key targets available.
Quentin Johnston and Tre’ Harris are the other wide receivers to consider. Harris has 37.5 PPR points and Johnston has 24.8 PPR points, but McConkey remains the top option on the depth chart. Start McConkey as a WR3 or flex.
Quick answers
Will Ladd McConkey play in Week 8?
Yes, he is off the injury report and will play against the Rams, according to Noah Furtado of The Athletic.