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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Ruled out for TNF
Elijah Molden (knee) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Broncos.Molden wasn't expected to play Thursday due to a knee injury he likely suffered against the Buccaneers this past Sunday. The 2021 third-round pick will look to take advantage of the additional rest and be ready to go for the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 17 clash against the Patriots on Saturday, Dec. 28. Tony Jefferson and Marcus Maye are the top candidates to serve as the Chargers' starting free safety Thursday due to Molden's absence.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Doubtful for TNF
Elijah Molden (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough and is listed as doubtful to play against the Broncos on Thursday.Molden has been absent from practice all week due to a knee injury he likely picked up during this past Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. Assuming Molden is ruled out for Thursday's AFC West clash, Marcus Maye and Tony Jefferson would be the top candidates to start at free safety alongside strong safety Derwin James.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Sits out practice
Elijah Molden (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.Molden may have picked up a knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. It's worth noting the Los Angeles Chargers only held a walkthrough Monday, so the Washington product's participation level is only an estimate. A clearer picture of his status for Thursday's game against the Broncos will likely come closer to kickoff.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Past back issue
Elijah Molden (back) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.Molden upgraded to full practice Friday after beginning the week with consecutive limited sessions, indicating that he's recovered from his back injury. The Washington product has recorded 56 total tackles and three interceptions through the Los Angeles Chargers' first 12 games, and he's expected to start alongside Derwin James as part of the team's top safety duo in Week 14.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Limited practice Thursday
Elijah Molden (back) was a limited participant at the Los Angeles Chargers' practice Thursday.Molden has opened the week with back-to-back limited sessions, casting some doubt on his availability for Week 14. The 25-year-old will have one more opportunity to be a full participant Friday before the Chargers take on Kansas City on Sunday.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Records eight stops Sunday
Elijah Molden racked up eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-17 Week 10 win against Tennessee.Molden finished second on the Los Angeles Chargers in tackles behind linebacker Daiyan Henley. Molden's eight stops tied his season-high mark, which he first established in Week 4 against Kansas City. The defensive back has played at least 85 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps each of the past three weeks and has tallied 19 tackles and an interception over that span.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Another interception in win
Elijah Molden recorded four tackles (three solo), and an interception in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Broncos.Molden started at slot cornerback with Ja'Sir Taylor (leg) out, and he capitalized against rookie QB Bo Nix, recording his second interception of the season. Molden has played at both slot and outside cornerback during his first season with the Los Angeles Chargers, recording 22 tackles (13 solo), two interceptions and a fumble recovery.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Secures interception in start
Elijah Molden recorded seven total tackles (four solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Panthers.Molden stepped into a starting role at free safety with Alohi Gilman (knee) unavailable. Molden made the most of his opportunity, picking off Bryce Young in the second quarter while playing all 47 of the team's defensive snaps. The 25-year-old will likely draw another start in Week 3 versus the Steelers if Gilman remains sidelined.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Traded to Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers acquired Elijah Molden from the Titans on Wednesday in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.Molden registered a career-high 73 tackles (47 solo), four passes defended and a pick-six across 15 regular-season games for the Titans in 2023. Despite the uptick in production, Molden was set to see less snaps in Tennessee's secondary with Amani Hooker, Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams all getting work at safety, while Roger McCreary slots in at nickel corner. Molden will get a fresh start with the Chargers, and he should be utilized across multiple spots in the Bolts' secondary.
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Titans' Elijah Molden: Enters concussion protocols
Elijah Molden has entered concussion protocols and is questionable to return to Sunday's preseason game against the Saints, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.Molden appeared to have sustained the injury early in the second quarter, and he will have to pass the league's mandated protocols in order to return. The 2021 third-round pick is competing against Amani Hooker for the starting free safety role in the Tennessee Titans' secondary.
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