Latest Chargers WR news for Week 16

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has largely bounced back as a sophomore, including a touchdown in last week’s loss to Tampa Bay.

But Johnston’s status against the Denver Broncos in Week 16 continues Football on Thursday evenings is suddenly in doubt.

Ahead of this primetime matchup with major playoff implications, here’s a running list of Johnston injury updates before kickoff.

Against the Buccaneers, Johnston caught five passes for 45 yards and a score, his eighth touchdown of the season, putting him in the franchise record books. But he limped off the field at one point, and although he later returned, the injury appeared to have carried over into the following days.

The Chargers just can’t seem to catch a break at wideout. Rookie Ladd McConkey is back but has overcome several injuries. Jalen Reagor just went on injured reserve. And now former first-round pick Johnston is dealing with an ankle injury on a short week. If he is limited or out entirely, the team will turn to DJ Chark, who has failed to break onto the field after being hailed as a free agent signing.

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