S Derwin James (hamstring) had a setback and is considered an IR candidate, Harbaugh said. WR Ladd McConkey (concussion) and WR Tre' Harris (hamstring) expected to practice. LG Kayode Awosika (fibula), WR Brenen Thompson (quad) and CB Deane Leonard (concussion) won't practice. [Retweeted](

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Thompson has a 45.3 PFF grade and has barely played this season. The source notes his small sample size came against the Raiders when he couldn't hold on to the ball in big moments, and while excited to see him return, his current outlook does not look great.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thompson has barely played this season with a 45.3 PFF grade, and his limited sample size came against the Raiders when he couldn't hold on to the ball in big moments. The source expresses excitement to see him return but notes his current outlook does not look great.

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NegativeRoleOct 18, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Thompson did not play despite being active on the roster, indicating he remains out of the offensive game plan even with the return of multiple receivers.

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PositiveInjuryOct 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Brenen Thompson was on the injury report with a quad injury but is active for Week 6 against the Chiefs.

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NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026Bolts From The Blue

WR Brenen Thompson was on the injury report with a quad injury but is active for Week 6 against the Chiefs, clearing him to play despite the reported injury concern.

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PositiveInjuryOct 18, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Chargers TE Brenen Thompson is healthy and available for Week 6 game against the Chiefs without any limitations, per Friday's injury report. This comes as the Chargers' offensive skill players are at their healthiest in almost a month heading into their final game before the Week Seven bye.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie wideout Thompson (quad) is questionable after missing the last three games. The source notes his unparalleled speed helps open up offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's scheme, making his availability significant for the Chargers' offensive design.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Thompson is hobbled and has been limited through the first two practices of Week 6 preparation, affecting his availability and role in the Chargers passing game.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thompson is hobbled and has been limited through the first two practices of Week 6, joining McConkey and Johnston among the Chargers' injured wide receivers heading into the Chiefs matchup.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Footballguys

Questionable with quad injury but outlook is uncertain for Week 6 game against Kansas City.

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NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Listed as questionable with a quad injury for late-afternoon games.

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NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Brenen Thompson is listed as truly questionable with a quad injury in late-afternoon games, indicating his status is uncertain for Sunday.

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NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie wide receiver from Mississippi State listed as doubtful for Week 6 with quadriceps injury; has appeared in one game this season with just one 13-yard catch, limiting fantasy relevance.

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NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Doubtful for Week 6 with quadriceps injury. Thompson is a rookie wide receiver from Mississippi State with minimal production this season (one 13-yard catch), so his absence has limited fantasy impact.

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NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thompson (quad) is questionable for Week 6 against the Chiefs.

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PositiveInjuryOct 16, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Listed questionable for Week 6 and expected to return to the field.

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PositiveInjuryOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as questionable but expected to return to the field in Week 6 vs. Chiefs.

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NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quad) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, indicating ongoing quad concerns heading into Week 6 vs. the Chiefs.

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PositiveInjuryOct 15, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Wide receiver Brenen Thompson is trending in the right direction in his recovery from injury, suggesting potential return to availability in the near term.

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NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quad) was limited on both Wednesday and Thursday and did not play against Denver in Week 5.

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NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quad) was limited on both Wednesday and Thursday and did not play against Denver in Week 5. The receiver remains unavailable with a quad injury heading into Week 6.

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NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Brenen Thompson did not play in Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos due to injury, contributing to the Chargers' depleted receiving corps during their 0-5 start.

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NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quad) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday. Thompson did not play against Denver in Week 5, indicating his quad injury is limiting his availability heading into Week 6.

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NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thompson was limited in practice to begin Week 6, part of a wider receiver injury situation for the Chargers heading into their matchup with Kansas City.

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NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Tight end Brenen Thompson was limited in practice to begin Week 6; status to be monitored heading into the Chargers' matchup against Kansas City.

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NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brenen Thompson (quad) listed as questionable for Week 6.

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NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie wide receiver is out for Week 5 against Denver, further depleting the Chargers' receiving corps.

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NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Out for Week 5 vs. Broncos; unavailable for fantasy lineups and removes depth option from Chargers receiving corps already depleted by Quentin Johnston's absence.

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NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Chargers wide receiver Brenen Thompson is inactive for Week 5 against Denver due to a quadricep injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Brenen Thompson was ruled out on Friday's injury report for the Chargers' Week 5 home game against the Broncos.

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NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brenen Thompson is inactive for the Chargers' Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos, removing him from fantasy consideration for the week.

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NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Inactive for Week 5 vs Broncos; unavailable for fantasy purposes this week.

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NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brenen Thompson is out with a quadriceps injury; his absence further depletes the Chargers' receiving options.

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NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026Footballguys

Brenen Thompson ruled OUT with quad injury for Week 5 vs Denver.

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