Chargers Week 5 injury report: 7 players ruled out, 5 questionable

The Chargers will be without eight players for Sunday's contest against the Broncos, the team announced on Friday. Those players are offensive linemen Joe Alt (neck), Trevor Penning (concussion) and Kayode Awosika (fibula), wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quad), wide receiver Quentin Johnston (chest)

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The Chargers will be without eight players for Sunday's contest against the Broncos, the team announced on Friday.

Those players are offensive linemen Joe Alt (neck), Trevor Penning (concussion) and Kayode Awosika (fibula), wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quad), wide receiver Quentin Johnston (chest), cornerback Donte Jackson (hamstring), and safety Derwin James Jr. (hamstring), all of whom have been ruled out.

Quarterback Trey Lance (groin) is listed as doubtful.

With Johnston and Thompson out and Ladd McConkey (foot) questionable, the Chargers will lean on Tre' Harris, Derius Davis, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling as quarterback Justin Herbert's wide receivers.

Tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm), tight end/fullback Scott Matlock, offensive lineman

Branson Taylor (neck), and cornerback Rodney Shelley (hamstring) are also questionable.

Kickoff from SoFi Stadium is on Sunday, October 11, at 1:05 pm PT.

This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers Week 5 injury report: 7 players ruled out, 5 questionable