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Chargers' Zion Johnson: Cleared to play Thursday
Zion Johnson (ankle) is active for Thursday night's game against the Broncos.Johnson was a DNP for the Los Angeles Chargers' two walkthrough sessions Monday and Tuesday due to an ankle injury, but he was able to log a full practice Wednesday. The 2022 first-round pick will play Thursday and serve as the Bolts' starting left guard.
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Chargers' Zion Johnson: Still dealing with ankle injury
Zion Johnson (ankle) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice.The Los Angeles Chargers' initial Week 16 injury report listed receiver Quentin Johnston as a non-participant Monday with an ankle injury, but Daniel Popper of The Athletic notes that that label was instead meant for Johnson, whose name was absent from the report. Los Angeles' updated injury report now correctly lists Johnson as a non-participant for the second day in a row, putting the left guard's status in question for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
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Chargers' Zion Johnson: Appears clear of ankle injury
Zion Johnson (ankle) does not appear on the Los Angeles Chargers' estimated injury report Monday.Johnson was removed from Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay due to an ankle issue and was replaced by Jamaree Salyer at left guard. Los Angeles held a walkthrough rather than a full practice Monday, but it's nonetheless a good sign for Johnson's health that he doesn't have a designation on the injury report. Unless Johnson pops up on the injury report Tuesday or Wednesday, he should be good to go for Thursday's Week 16 game against Denver.
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Chargers' Zion Johnson: Questionable to return Sunday
Zion Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.Johnson suffered the ankle injury in the second half of the contest and his ability to return is now uncertain. In his absence, Jamaree Salyer has taken over at left guard versus Tampa Bay.
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Chargers' Zion Johnson: Good to go vs. Cardinals
Zion Johnson (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice.Johnson popped up on the Los Angeles Chargers' injury report Thursday due to an ankle injury he likely sustained in Week 6 against the Broncos. It doesn't appear to be a major issue, considering the 2022 first-round pick was able to practice in full Friday. Barring any setbacks, Johnson should start at right guard Monday against the Cardinals.
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Chargers' Zion Johnson: Not playing Week 18
Zion Johnson (neck) is inactive Sunday against the Chiefs.Johnson won't be able to overcome his doubtful designation and will sidelined for the Los Angeles Chargers' season finale. The second-year pro will likely be replaced by Jordan McFadden at left guard against Kansas City.
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Chargers' Zion Johnson: Likely missing Week 18
Zion Johnson (neck) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.The 2022 first-round pick out of Boston College is likely in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday, as he continues to recover from a neck issue. Jordan McFadden is expected to get the nod at left guard in Johnson's stead.
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Chargers' Zion Johnson: Ruled out
Zion Johnson (neck) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.Johnson has been nursing a neck injury and will miss Week 17 as a result. In his absence, Jordan McFadden is a prime candidate to replace him at left guard.
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Chargers' Zion Johnson: Moving to left guard
The Los Angeles Chargers plan to move Zion Johnson to left guard during the upcoming season, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.The 17th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Johnson started all 17 games as a rookie and played every one of his 1,254 snaps at right guard. He's now shifting to his more natural left side and will play between left tackle Rashawn Slater and center Corey Linsley.
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Chargers' Zion Johnson: Overcomes shoulder injury
Zion Johnson has no injury designation for Sunday's game against Miami.Johnson suffered a shoulder injury during the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 13 loss to Las Vegas. However, he turned in two full practices ahead of Sunday's game against Miami and will be ready to retain his role as the team's starting right guard.