Chargers first-round running back Omarion Hampton is being placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury against the Commanders on Sunday afternoon. Hampton left the game early and was seen wearing a walking boot in the locker room after the game.
Per Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers will now be without Hampton for at least four games. This new comes just two weeks after fellow running back Najee Harris tore his achilles against the Denver Broncos in Week Three.
The loss of Hampton immediately means the Chargers have one of the worst running back situations in the entire league. Hassan Haskins now figures to be the team’s top back with second-year back Kimani Vidal working as the RB2. The team also has UDFA rookie Amar Johnson on the practice squad who originally signed with the Packers out of South Dakota State.
Expect the Chargers to sign another running back to give them more bodies/options as they traverse this murky situation for the offense.
