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' 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: Ready for Sunday
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Hart (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.
The rookie corner from Notre Dame was sidelined for the Chargers' last two games after sustaining an ankle injury during the Week 11 win over the Bengals, but he practiced in full Friday, suggesting he's moved past the issue in time to suit up Sunday. With Hart back at full health, he's expected to start opposite Kristian Fulton as part of the Chargers' top outside cornerback duo.
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Chargers' Cam Hart: Will be absent again Sunday
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Hart (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 13 matchup against the Falcons.
Hart suffered a concussion Week 11 against the Bengals and missed last Monday's loss to Baltimore. While he's no longer listed as having a concussion, the rookie cornerback aggravated an ankle injury in practice last weekend, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, and wasn't able to practice at all this week. Tarheeb Still and Kristian Fulton figure to work as Los Angeles' starting cornerbacks versus Atlanta.
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Chargers' Cam Hart: Upgrades to limited work
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Hart (concussion/ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
Hart began the Chargers' week of practice with an estimated DNP after sustaining a concussion in the Week 11 win over the Bengals. However, he upgraded to a limited session Friday, which suggests he may be trending toward playing in Monday night's matchup against the Ravens. Hart must still clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 12.
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Chargers' Cam Hart: Ruled out Sunday night
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Hart (head) will not return to Sunday night's matchup with the Bengals.
The cornerback recorded five tackles (four solo) and two pass breakups before exiting. Hart's status leaves Tarheeb Still, Eli Apple and Ja'Sir Taylor as the next men up at corner for the Chargers.
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Chargers' Cam Hart: Active in loss
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Hart recorded seven tackles (six solo), a pass breakup and a forced fumble in Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals.
The cornerback also played on at least 95 percent of the defensive snaps for the second straight game in place of Asante Samuel (shoulder). Hart has 12 total tackles (10 solo) this season. Samuel is on IR and will have to miss at least two more games.
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Chargers' Cam Hart: Los Angeles adds in fifth round
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The Chargers selected Hart in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 140th overall.
Hart was a productive three-year starter on a dominant Notre Dame pass defense, and at 6-foot-3, 202 pounds, he's one of the most athletic cornerbacks in the draft (4.5-second 40-yard dash, 39.5-inch vertical, 130-inch broad jump). The problem with Hart is the classic problem afflicting nearly any corner 6-foot-3 or taller, which is that his athleticism is more linear than lateral. With legs that long, it can be difficult to start/stop and change direction like some of the NFL's quicker receivers can. The fix is usually to run Cover-3 principles and keep the player's responsibilities concentrated downfield and toward the sideline, and that might be the Chargers' plan with Hart.
