Chargers injury report: Pass rusher Tuli Tuipulotu questionable

The Los Angeles Chargers concluded the practice week Friday in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals and released their final injury report. The most notable player in limbo is edge rusher Tui Tuipulotu, who was limited in all three practices of the week. The full details of th

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The Los Angeles Chargers concluded the practice week Friday in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals and released their final injury report.

The most notable player in limbo is edge rusher Tui Tuipulotu, who was limited in all three practices of the week.

The full details of their final injury report of Week 1 are below. After each player’s injury, there is the daily status, which is either no status (NS), did not practice (DNP), limited (LIM) or FULL. Starters are noted with an asterisk.

Chargers Week 1 final injury report

Ruled out

CB Deane Leonard (abdomen): DNP, DNP, DNP

Questionable

*OLB Tuli Tuipulotu (hip): LIM, LIM, LIM

With Tuipulotu questionable and perhaps limited in snaps if he plays, a rookie in the spotlight could be a factor. Second-round pick Akheem Mesidor will likely be a big part of the edge-rush rotation. Earlier in training

camp, defensive coordinator Chris O’Leary said, "He's going to have a role for us this year and has been really impressive. Everything he showed us early, he's still showing us." At Miami last season, Mesidor led the ACC with 12.5 sacks and added 73 pressures.

No game status designation

*OLB Khalil Mack (not injury related/rest: DNP, FULL, FULL
S RJ Mickens (ankle): LIM, FULL, FULL
RB Keaton Mitchell (hamstring): LIM, LIM, FULL
WR Brenen Thompson (hip): LIM, LIM, FULL

Cardinals Friday injury report

Ruled out

*RG Isaiah Adams (knee): DNP, DNP, DNP
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ribs): LIM, DNP, DNP
CB Garrett Williams (Achilles): LIM, LIM, LIM

Questionable

RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle): LIM, LIM, LIM

No game status designation

P Blake Gillikin (right groin): FULL, FULL, FULL
*CB Will Johnson (ankle): FULL, FULL, FULL
*OLB Josh Sweat (not injury related/rest/knee): DNP, LIM, FULL

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