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Interceptions
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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top R.J. Mickens News
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Chargers' RJ Mickens: Active for regular-season finale
Mickens (shoulder) is active for Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Mickens is good to go for Week 18 after missing the team's last two games while nursing a shoulder issue. With Derwin James (coach's decision) inactive for the regular-season finale, Mickens could draw the start at strong safety versus Denver.
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Chargers' RJ Mickens: Chance to play vs. Denver
Mickens (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Mickens posted an LP/LP/FP practice log during Week 18 prep and has a chance to return from a two-game absence due to a shoulder injury. The rookie sixth-rounder has worked in a rotational role in the secondary but could see more defensive snaps Sunday if Elijah Molden (hamstring) is not cleared to play.
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Chargers' RJ Mickens: Still nursing injury
Mickens (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
The rookie safety from Clemson has missed the Chargers' last two games due to a shoulder injury, but Wednesday's limited session suggests he could be nearing a return. Mickens likely needs to practice in full Thursday or Friday in order to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos.
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Chargers' RJ Mickens: Sidelined for Week 17
Mickens (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Texans.
Mickens will be forced to miss a second straight contest after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 15 versus the Chiefs. With Tony Jefferson and Derwin James back to full health, the absence of Mickens doesn't carry much of a defensive impact.
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Chargers' RJ Mickens: Will not play Sunday
Mickens (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
Mickens didn't practice all week after injuring his shoulder during the Chargers' Week 15 win over the Chiefs. The 24-year-old has 28 tackles (18 solo) and two interceptions in 11 games played this season. Should Elijah Molden also be unavailable Sunday against the Cowboys, Tony Jefferson should get the start alongside Derwin James.
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Chargers' RJ Mickens: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Mickens (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Mickens injured his shoulder during the Chargers' Week 15 win over the Chiefs. Per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters Wednesday that Mickens "could miss time" due to his injury. If both Mickens and Elijah Molden (hamstring) are unable to play Sunday against the Cowboys, then Tony Jefferson would be slated for another start at safety alongside Derwin James.
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Chargers' RJ Mickens: Could miss time
Head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters that Mickens (shoulder) won't practice Wednesday and "could miss time," Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
The rookie safety from Clemson exited the Week 15 win over the Chiefs with a shoulder injury, and it appears that issue could sideline him further. Mickens' practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
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Chargers' RJ Mickens: Questionable to return
Mickens (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Kansas City.
Mickens exited in the first half of Sunday's game with a shoulder injury. The 24-year-old has had a rotational role throughout the season, accounting for 25 tackles (16 solo) and two interceptions in 10 games this season. If the rookie remains out, Tony Jefferson and Kendall Williamson likely will see additional playing time.
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Chargers' RJ Mickens: Snags pick in win
Mickens tallied four tackles (two solo) and an interception in the Chargers' win over the Steelers on Sunday.
Mickens snagged his second interception of the season, as he was one of the team's two defenders to pick off Aaron Rodgers in the victory. The 24-year-old will look to build on this strong outing and keep producing in the Week 11 matchup versus the Jaguars.
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Chargers' RJ Mickens: Gets first interception Thursday
Mickens recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception during Thursday's 37-10 win versus the Vikings.
Mickens was on the field for a season-high 36 defensive snaps in Week 8, and he made the most of his opportunity when quarterback Carson Wentz sailed a pass intended for wideout Justin Jefferson early in the fourth quarter. Fellow safeties Derwin James (ankle) and Tony Jefferson (hamstring) suffered injuries Thursday, so Mickens could be in line to see extra work again in Week 9 at Tennessee.
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Chargers' R.J. Mickens: Chargers add sixth-round safety
The Chargers selected Mickens in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 214th overall.
Although he's the son of former Jets slot cornerback Ray Mickens, R.J. played the safety position at Clemson. That Mickens (6-feet, 199 pounds) was only a rotational player for his first three collegiate seasons doesn't bode especially well for his NFL projection, but Mickens was a capable starter in those fourth and fifth seasons, and his combine testing was more than adequate (4.49-second 40-yard dash, 41.5-inch vertical jump). Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter coaxed excellent results out of the Chargers' defensive back personnel in 2024, so Mickens could be one of Minter's next success cases.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Southlake, TX |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Clemson |
| Experience: R |