Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Questionable to return Thursday
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Perryman (groin) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Broncos.
The starting inside linebacker missed the last four games with a groin issue before returning for Thursday night's divisional matchup. He made one solo tackle before exiting. Troy Dye saw extended action in Perryman's place the last three games, making 29 tackles (15 solo) over those contests.
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Chargers' Marcus Maye: Questionable to return Thursday
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Maye (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday night's game against the Broncos.
The safety made two tackles (one solo) before exiting. With starter Elijah Molden (knee) already out, Derwin James, Tony Jefferson and Kendall Williamson are the only remaining available safeties for the Chargers.
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Chargers' Otito Ogbonnia: Good to go against Broncos
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Ogbonnia (pelvis) is active for Thursday night's game against Denver.
Ogbonnia has been dealing with a pelvic injury this week, but he gave himself a chance to play after logging a limited practice Wednesday. The third-year nose tackle has logged 15 tackles (six solo) over his last five games and will suit up for Thursday's AFC West showdown.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Will play against Denver
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Perryman (groin) is active for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
Perryman has missed the last four games due to a groin injury, but he will return for Thursday night's AFC West clash. The veteran linebacker has logged 54 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 10 regular-season games. Perryman's return Thursday means Troy Dye will revert to a rotational role at inside linebacker.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Ruled out for TNF
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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 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' Daiyan Henley: Team-high 10 tackles vs. Bucs
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Henley registered 10 tackles (three solo) and one pass defense during the Chargers' Week 15 loss to the Buccaneers.
Henley has reached double-digit tackles in seven of his last eight games, and over that span he's logged 89 tackles (46 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and five pass defenses. He's up to 131 combined tackles through 14 regular-season games, which is fifth-most in the NFL behind Zaire Franklin (144), Budda Baker (142), Zack Baun (134) and Jamien Sherwood (134). Henley will look to add to his total Thursday against the Broncos.
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Chargers' Troy Dye: Sacks Mayfield in blowout loss
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Dye registered nine tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Chargers' 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers this past Sunday.
Dye and Elijah Molden finished Sunday's game as the second-leading tacklers for the Chargers behind Daiyan Henley (10). Dye was responsible for the Bolts' lone sack as he got to Baker Mayfield for a five-yard loss late in the second quarter. Dye has seen a noticeable increase in defensive snaps over his last five games, and over that span he has logged 36 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks.
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Chargers' Otito Ogbonnia: Could play in Week 16
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Ogbonnia (pelvis) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Broncos.
Ogbonnia upgraded from DNPs on Monday and Tuesday to a limited session in Wednesday walk-through, giving himself a chance to play in Thursday night's divisional contest. If the 24-year-old is able to play through his pelvis injury in Week 16, he'll likely serve as one of the Chargers' top interior defensive linemen.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Doubtful for TNF
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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' Cam Hart: Won't play Thursday vs. Denver
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Hart (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
Hart was diagnosed with a concussion during the Chargers' 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers this past Sunday, which prevented him from participating in practice all week. He'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in order to play in Week 17 against the Patriots on Saturday, Dec. 28. Tarheeb Still is the top candidate to start at outside corner Thursday opposite Kristian Fulton due to Hart's injury.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Listed as questionable for Week 16
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Perryman (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
A groin injury has prevented Perryman from playing in the Chargers' last four games, but the veteran linebacker relayed Tuesday that he plans to play in Thursday's AFC West showdown, per Bridget Condon of NFL Network. Perryman's full participation in Wednesday's session is a step in the right direction, though his official status for Thursday's game won't likely be known until the Chargers announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Expects to play Thursday
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Perryman (groin) said Tuesday that the plan is for him to play in Thursday night's contest against the Broncos, Bridget Condon of NFL Network reports.
Perryman has been sidelined for the Chargers' last four contests while working through a groin injury, but he appears hopeful that he'll be ready to go for Week 16. The linebacker was estimated to be a limited participant at Monday's walkthrough before officially logging a limited practice Tuesday.
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Chargers' Otito Ogbonnia: Sidelined to start week
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Ogbonnia (pelvis) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Ogbonnia's status is only an estimate as the Chargers held a walkthrough to begin their prep for a game against the Broncos on Thursday. The UCLA product played a season-high 40 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, so he likely suffered the injury late in the game.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Sits out practice
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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 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' Cam Hart: Logs DNP
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Hart (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Hart suffered a concussion during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, so it's not surprising he wouldn't be able to practice the next day. However, with the Chargers on a short week and hosting the Broncos on Thursday, the team only held a walkthrough and his participation level was only an estimate. Either way, Hart will likely have a tough time clearing the league's five-step concussion protocols in time to suit up for Week 16.
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Chargers' Cam Hart: Ruled out due to concussion
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Hart suffered a concussion in Sunday's Week 15 game against Tampa Bay and has been ruled out from returning, Tyler Dragon of USA Today reports.
Hart was injured late in the second quarter while defending a deep pass to Mike Evans. The rookie cornerback was subsequently ruled out just before halftime, having recorded one tackle and one defensed pass prior to his exit. Ja'Sir Taylor has entered the contest in Hart's place. The Chargers next play Thursday versus Denver, and Hart will need to clear the NFL's concussion protocol by then in order to suit up.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Inactive Sunday
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Perryman (groin) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers.
The inside linebacker will now miss his fourth straight game despite practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week. Troy Dye and Junior Colson should see more snaps in his absence.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Cleared to suit up Sunday
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Jefferson (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 15 game versus Tampa Bay, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Jefferson missed this past Sunday's loss to Kansas City, but he was able to log an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week. As such, he's in line to return to action Sunday. With Los Angeles' starters in the secondary healthy, Jefferson will likely play primarily on special teams unless an injury ahead of him on the depth chart requires him to log more defensive work.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Could return in Week 15
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Perryman (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Perryman has missed the Chargers' last three games after sustaining a hamstring injury in a Week 11 win over the Bengals, but he practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 15. If the veteran linebacker is sidelined for the fourth game in a row Sunday, expect Troy Dye or Junior Colson to see increased work with the Chargers' first-team defense.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Begins week with limited practice
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Perryman (groin) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Perryman hurt his groin against Cincinnati in Week 11 and hasn't played since. The veteran linebacker recorded a trio of limited practices last week but still wasn't able to suit up against Kansas City, so he may need to log a full session this week if he's to play Sunday versus Tampa Bay. Troy Dye has been seeing more work on defense since Perryman has been out.
