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Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey ruled out against Chiefs with concussion
Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey was ruled out with a concussion during Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
He left in the second quarter after a head injury and was evaluated by the team.
McConkey had one catch for 17 yards before leaving.
He had recently returned to full practice after dealing with a foot injury.
The Chargers were already without receiver Tre’ Harris, who had a hamstring injury, leaving them short on options at wide receiver.
The team may rely more on Quentin Johnston while McConkey is out.
The Chargers entered the game 0-5, while the Chiefs were 4-0 and leading the AFC West.
McConkey will enter the NFL’s concussion protocol, and the sources do not give a timetable for his return.
Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey was ruled out against the Kansas City Chiefs with a concussion.
He left the game in the first half, with FantasyPros specifying that he exited in the second quarter.
McConkey had one reception for 17 yards before leaving.
The Chargers were trailing 9-3 when the ruling was made.
He had returned to full practice Friday after working through a foot injury.
- Who
- Ladd McConkey, a Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver.
- What
- He was ruled out against the Kansas City Chiefs with a concussion.
- When
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the first half.
- Where
- Arrowhead Stadium.
- Why
- He sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion.
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McConkey was limited in practice while working through a foot injury.
McConkey was a full participant in practice.
McConkey left the game against the Chiefs with a head injury and was evaluated.
The Chargers announced McConkey was ruled out with a concussion.
- Opponent
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Venue
- Arrowhead Stadium
- Game score at ruling
- Chargers trailed 9-3
- McConkey's game stats
- 1 reception for 17 yards
- Practice status
- Full participant Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday
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Ladd McConkey has been ruled out with a concussion.
Now ruled out with a concussion