The Los Angeles Chargers, the Arizona Cardinals' first regular-season opponent in 2026, released their first inactive list of the season 90 minutes before kicking off. There was only one question about key players, and it was answered.
2025 sack leader Tuli Tuipulotu, questionable to play with a hip injury, was not included in the Chargers' inactive list, meaning is was good to go against the Cardinals.
Who was inactive?
Chargers Week 1 inactive list
- S RJ Mickens
- CB Deane Leonard
- OL Logan Taylor
- OL Alex Harkey
- OL Trevor Penning
Leonard was ruled out of the game after not practicing all week with an abdomen injury.
The Chargers carry 11 offensive linemen on the roster, so three of their inactives were backup linemen. Trey Pipkins, Jacob Spooner and Travis Burke would their active backups.
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