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: DNP on estimated injury report
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Hart (concussion/ankle) was listed as a DNP on the Chargers' estimated practice report Thursday.
Hart was diagnosed with a concussion during the Chargers' Week 11 win over the Bengals this past Sunday, and the rookie fifth-round pick is also dealing with an ankle injury. Even if he's able to work through his ankle issue, he'll have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in order to see the field Monday against the Ravens.
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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.
