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Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Excited for McDaniel's system
Omarion Hampton said Wednesday that he and the other Los Angeles Chargers running backs are excited to play for offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, NFL.com's Bobby Kownack reports.Hampton also mentioned earning a Terrell Davis comp from McDaniel this offseason. There's understandably a lot of hype around the Chargers offense with McDaniel taking over and OTs Joe Alt (foot) and Rashawn Slater (knee) expected to return from last year's season-ending injuries. The situation is indeed promising for Hampton in terms of per-carry efficiency and TD upside, but there's been some doubt about his workload projection after the Chargers gave Keaton Mitchell a two-year, $9.3 million contract this offseason. They also still have Kimani Vidal, but Hampton is the largest of the bunch (6-foot, 220 pounds) and probably also the best pass catcher -- without sacrificing much in terms of speed (4.46 40) or agility. If McDaniel's offense lives up to the hype, Hampton won't need 300 carries to make his fantasy managers happy.
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Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Uneven rookie season ends in loss
Omarion Hampton lost a yard on his only carry in the Los Angeles Chargers' 16-3 wild-card loss Sunday to the Patriots.The rookie was active for the contest despite failing to practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to an ankle injury, but the Chargers opted not to give Hampton -- who logged just two snaps on offense Sunday -- much work as Kimani Vidal took all 11 of the team's other RB carries. It was a rollercoaster of a season for the 2025 first-round pick, as Hampton was thrust immediately into prominence Week 1 due to Najee Harris' eye injury and capped off a solid first month with an explosive 165 total yards on 17 touches Week 4 against the Giants. That game ended up being Hampton's only contest over 100 total yards the rest of the season, however, as the 22-year-old missed seven weeks due to a fractured ankle and returned to work behind an offensive line completely in tatters by Week 14. The Chargers are certainly invested enough in Hampton to make him a sought-after fantasy asset in 2026, but the team will need to make a concerted effort to rebuild an offensive line that was decimated by injuries by the end of the season. Hampton is expected to have at least one complementary piece alongside him come next season, whether it be exclusive rights free agent Vidal, a cheaper veteran comparable to the aforementioned Harris or a combination of both.
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Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Active versus New England
Omarion Hampton (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's night's playoff opener against the Patriots, Eric Smith of the Los Angeles Chargers' official site reports.After being listed as a non-participant both Wednesday and Thursday, Hampton -- who was sidelined in Week 18 -- was able to return to a limited practice Friday while sporting a brace on his right ankle, per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. Though officially listed as questionable on Los Angles' final injury report, the running back subsequently noted that he planned to play Sunday. With the 2025 first-rounder's active status versus the Patriots now confirmed, Rhim previously indicated that the Chargers are expected to split their backfield workload between Hampton and Kimani Vidal, with Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson available in reserve.
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Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Questionable, plans to play
When asked about his chances of playing in Sunday night's postseason opener against the Patriots, Omarion Hampton (ankle) -- who is officially listed as questionable for the contest -- replied, "That's the plan," Eric Smith of the Los Angeles Chargers' official site reports.After logging 'DNPs' both Wednesday and Thursday, Hampton was able to work in a limited fashion Friday while sporting a brace on his right ankle, per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. While the running back's assessment of his potential availability this weekend is encouraging, his status will still need to be verified ahead of the Chargers' 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Hampton ends up limited Sunday or even sidelined, added opportunities would be available for fellow RBs Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson.
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Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Officially questionable for Sunday
Omarion Hampton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game at New England.After not practicing Wednesday or Thursday, Hampton got back on the field Friday, per Eric Smith of the Los Angeles Chargers' official site, and the rookie first-round pick eventually went down as a limited participant, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Hampton thus has a chance to play for the first time since Week 17 due to an ankle injury, but his status won't be known until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson would be the RBs to benefit this weekend if Hampton is inhibited or sidelined.
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Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Spotted at practice Friday
Omarion Hampton (ankle) was present for Friday's practice, Eric Smith of the Los Angeles Chargers' official site reports.Per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com, Hampton -- who was listed as a 'DNP' Wednesday and Thursday -- sported a brace on his right ankle during warmups Friday. Still, the running back's attendance for the session is a step in the right direction for him ahead of Sunday night's playoff opener against the Patriots. The Chargers' upcoming injury report will reveal Hampton's official game status, in any case.
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Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Logs another missed practice
Omarion Hampton (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in practice Thursday, Eric Smith of the Los Angeles Chargers' official site reports.Per Smith, offensive coordinator Greg Roman previously noted that Hampton would be "involved some" in Thursday's session, but that didn't equate to the running back -- who also didn't practice Wednesday -- being deemed an official participant. Hampton now has one more opportunity to log practice reps before the Chargers assign injury designations in advance of Sunday night's playoff opener against the Patriots. If he ends up limited or out this weekend, added backfield opportunities would be available for Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson.
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Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Expected to be involved in practice
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that Omarion Hampton (ankle) will be "involved some" in practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.The Los Angeles Chargers' upcoming injury report will reveal the official participation level of Hampton, who didn't practice Wednesday. As for the running back's status for Sunday's playoff opener against the Patriots, Roman noted, "We're going to wait and see on that. He's working through his process with the medical group. He's engaged. He's ready mentally with the game plan."
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Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Not practicing Wednesday
Omarion Hampton (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.This would seem to suggest that Hampton's ankle injury is a real concern, which wasn't clear last week when his absence coincided with the Los Angeles Chargers resting some healthy starters in a loss to Denver. Hampton handled 22 touches in a Week 17 loss to Houston, but he hasn't practiced since, leaving the Chargers with Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson in the backfield as they kick off the week of practice ahead of Sunday's game at New England.
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Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Won't play Sunday
Omarion Hampton (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos.Meanwhile, fellow RBs Kimani Vidal (neck) and Hassan Haskins (concussion) are both listed as questionable for Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, which presumably means that Jaret Patterson and/or Amar Johnson will be elevated from the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad ahead of Week 18 action. Hampton's next chance to see game action thus is slated to arrive in the team's playoff opener during the wild-card round.
Omarion Hampton
#8 RB / L.A. Chargers / EXP: 2YRS Height: 6-0 Weight: 220 lb Age: 23 College: North Carolina Bye 7Fantasy Points by Week
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