NFL Player News

Stukes (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Stukes was a DNP all week while in the league's concussion protocol, which he entered during the Raiders' Week 2 win over the Chargers. The rookie second-rounder's next chance to play is Week 4 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 4, though a return to practice (in at least a limited capacity) would be an indication that Stukes is progressing through the league's protocol. Isaiah Pola-Mao should start at safety next to Jeremy Chinn for as long as Stukes is sidelined.

Sanders (Appendix) won't play in Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Sanders underwent an appendectomy Tuesday, so it's unknown how long he will be off the field. With Ed Oliver (hip) questionable, Landon Jackson may be busier than usual.

Tuipulotu (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bills.

A hamstring injury limited Tuipulotu's practice participation Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full participant in Friday's session, which was enough for him to avoid an injury tag for Week 3. The fourth-year pro has not logged a sack through the first two games of the regular season after recording a career-high 13.0 sacks across 16 regular-season games in 2025.

Barkley (stinger) said Friday that he's "feeling good" this week and will wear protective gear around his neck during Monday's contest at Chicago, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Barkley also relayed that he underwent an MRI earlier this week on his left shoulder to ensure there wasn't additional damage after he sustained a stinger in this past Sunday's win in Tennessee. He officially was a limited participant Thursday and took part in Friday's session, but unless he logs a full practice either Friday or Saturday, he seems destined to be tagged with a designation ahead of Week 3 action.

Tomlinson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Tomlinson tweaked his hamstring against the Raiders in Week 2, and the injury prevented the veteran defensive lineman from practicing this past week. He'll aim to return for Week 4 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 4; in the meantime, Justin Eboigbe and Nick Barrett are both in line for an uptick in defensive snaps against Buffalo.

Molden (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Molden will miss a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury he sustained in the Chargers' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals. He failed to practice during Week 3 prep, so a return to practice in a limited capacity would put him in the right direction toward playing in Week 4 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 4. Tony Jefferson should continue to operate in an expanded role in the Chargers' secondary for as long as Molden is sidelined.

Oliver (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Oliver injured his hip during warmups ahead of the Week 2 win over the Lions. He didn't practice Wednesday. However, the veteran practiced in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday, so despite the questionable designation, it appears he at least has a shot to play. If Oliver can't suit up versus Los Angeles, DeWayne Carter should be in line for more work once again.

Lance was a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a groin injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Lance presumably tweaked his groin during Friday's practice, given that he wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday nor Thursday. DJ Uiagalelei is the Chargers' QB on the practice squad, and he would likely serve as the team's backup to Justin Herbert if Lance is not cleared to play against Buffalo.

Thompson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.

A quadriceps injury prevented Thompson from practicing during Week 3 prep, and the rookie fourth-rounder will look to progress enough in his recovery to return for Week 4 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 4. Tre' Harris, Derius Davis and Marquez Valdes-Scantling are all in line for a slight bump in offensive reps in Thompson's absence.

Mauigoa (quadriceps) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Mauigoa suffered the quadriceps injury in the overtime loss to the Packers in Week 2. It's unknown when he will be back on the field. However, Mauigoa has only seen action on special teams this season, so his absence won't impact things too much.