Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Misses practice again Thursday
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Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring) did not practice Thursday.
It was a second consecutive DNP for Thompson, who has been battling multiple injuries for weeks. The 23-year-old was cleared to play in Week 6 versus the Chiefs after missing the three previous games, though he didn't play. It appears Thompson may not be available for the Week 8 meeting with the Rams, especially if he doesn't practice Friday.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Not practicing Wednesday
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Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Thompson was active in Week 6 during the Chargers' last game before their bye, but he ended up not playing any snaps, presumably due to the quad injury that kept him out for the prior three contests. Now his availability for Week 8 is in doubt, and he'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday against the Rams.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Ends up sitting out Week 6 loss
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Thompson (quadriceps) was active but didn't play any snaps Sunday in the Chargers' 22-6 loss to the Chiefs.
After sitting out the Chargers' previous three games due to the quad issue, Thompson was listed as questionable heading into Sunday's contest after three limited practices. Though he got the green light to suit up, Thompson was presumably available only in an emergency since the Chargers' seven-man inactive list consisted of players who were dealing with more significant injuries. Thompson will have added time to get healthy while the Chargers are on bye Week 7, and if he can fully practice at some point during Week 8, he'll have a good chance at seeing his first game action since Week 2 in the team's Nov. 1 matchup with the Rams.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Suiting up Sunday
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Thompson (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Though Thompson is suiting up for the first time since Week 2, it's unclear how extensively he'll be able to play Sunday. The Chargers have a full list of injured players on their seven-man inactive list, so it's conceivable that much like Ladd McConkey a week ago in the team's loss to the Broncos, Thompson could be available only as an emergency option after he was limited in practices Wednesday through Friday. During the Chargers' first two games of the season, Thompson handled a light role on offense, playing just 22 total snaps while recording one reception for 13 yards on three targets.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Could return vs. Kansas City
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Thompson (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Thompson earned the questionable tag for Week 6 after logging three consecutive limited practices, giving the rookie fourth-rounder a chance to return from a three-game absence. If he's cleared to play, then Thompson could operate in an elevated role offensively, seeing as Tre' Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Thompson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Thompson has returned to limited practice after logging consecutive DNPs in the lead-up to the Chargers' Week 5 loss to the Broncos. The wide receiver did not participate in the contest and the weekend of rest appears to have boosted his recovery process. Thompson will likely need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday's session to dodge any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Won't play against Denver
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Thompson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Thompson opened Week 5 prep with a limited practice Wednesday, but he followed that up with back-to-back DNPs and will miss a third consecutive game due to a quadriceps injury. Quentin Johnston (chest) has also been ruled out, and with Ladd McConkey (foot) listed as questionable, the Chargers will lean more heavily on Tre' Harris, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Derius Davis at wide receiver.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Misses practice Thursday
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Thompson (quadriceps) did not participate at the Chargers' practice Thursday.
Thompson returned to practice Wednesday for the first time in multiple weeks, logging a limited session. The wide receiver has now taken a step back in his participation, failing to practice Thursday. Thompson expressed some doubt about his availability for Week 5 when he spoke with the media Wednesday, and he appears to be in danger of missing another contest while recovering from a quadriceps injury.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Not yet ready to practice
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Thompson (quadriceps) didn't practice Thursday.
Thompson is dealing with a quad injury that already sidelined him for this past Sunday's loss to Buffalo. He's begun Week 4 prep with consecutive DNPs, so his chance of suiting up Sunday versus Seattle is looking quite grim. Prior to getting hurt, Thompson recorded one catch on three targets for 13 yards over his first two games.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Ruled out for Week 3 vs. Buffalo
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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.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Dealing with quad issue
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Thompson (quadriceps) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Thompson drew three targets in the Chargers' loss versus the Raiders in Week 2, but it appears he may have picked up a quad injury during that contest as well. He'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to play in Week 3 at Buffalo.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Three targets in loss
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Thompson caught one of his three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders.
Thompson's 13 offensive snaps were a distant fourth to those of the wide receivers ahead of him -- Ladd McConkey logged 31 snaps, Quentin Johnston had 55 and Tre' Harris was in on 56. Thompson's role in the pecking order is likely to remain similar for the foreseeable future.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Tending to hip issue
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Thompson (hip) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Thompson's injury was previously undisclosed, but it's now known that it's a hip injury that threatens to keep him out of Week 1 action. He'll likely have to practice in full Friday to avoid taking an injury designation going into the weekend.
Thompson (undisclosed) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Thompson returned to practice Monday after missing the last two weeks with an undisclosed issue. The wide receiver's designation as limited in Wednesday's first official practice means he may be able to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cardinals.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Back at practice Sunday
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Thompson (undisclosed) was on the field for Sunday's training camp practice, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Thompson was sporting a non-contact jersey during Sunday's session, but it's a positive sign after he was held out of Saturday's practice due to an unspecified injury. The rookie fourth-rounder is battling for a rotational spot in the Chargers' offense, and he'll look to make his case for regular playing time in Thursday's preseason finale against the Rams. Thompson has caught three passes on eight targets for 39 yards through two preseason games, adding one punt return for 12 yards.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Absent from Saturday's practice
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Thompson (undisclosed) did not participate in Saturday's practice, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
Thompson exited Thursday's preseason game against the 49ers early due to injury. He was taken to the blue medical tent and his night was promptly over. It remains unclear what type of injury Thompson is dealing with, but a quick exit and inability to practice are not good signs. If the 23-year-old must miss time, KeAndre Lambert-Smith could see significantly more attention in the rest of the preseason and the start of the regular season.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Six targets in first NFL game
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Thompson caught two of six targets for 30 yards in Thursday's 27-7 preseason win over the Texans.
Thompson tied KeAndre Lambert-Smith for the team lead in targets as the Chargers got the rookie fourth-round pick involved in Thompson's first taste of NFL action. Both Thompson and Lambert-Smith are trying to push Tre' Harris for a spot in three-receiver sets alongside Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. Thompson's likely to maintain a prominent role in the Chargers' second preseason game against the 49ers on Aug. 20.
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Chargers' Brenen Thompson: Drafted by Chargers
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The Chargers selected Thompson in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 105th overall.
Thompson is a speedster who put up eye-popping numbers in Jeff Lebby's offense at Mississippi State in 2025, racking up 57 grabs for 1,054 yards and six touchdowns. He's undersized at 5-foot-9, 166 pounds, however, he possesses blazing speed, posting a 4.26 40-time at the NFL Combine, which isn't surprising given his track background. The Chargers already have a trio of impressive receivers in Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris, but Thompson could slot in behind that group and see the field in the slot if McConkey needs a breather or misses any time.
