Concerns Rise Over Ladd Mcconkey's Availability for Raiders Game

WHO:

NY Post - Ladd McConkey was back at Chargers practice for the first time this week.

Heavy NFL - Chargers Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel stated, "The way we approach it is, you always do worst case scenario but also best case scenario."

chargers.com - Rookie Brenen Thompson is a fourth-round pick from the recent draft.

Draft Sharks - ESPN's Adam Schefter called Ladd McConkey "unlikely" to play against the Raiders.

Heavy NFL - Ashton Jeanty led the Las Vegas Raiders in rushing and receiving yards in their Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins.

chargers.com - Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh stated, "He's working diligently at his rehab. We'll see how the week unfolds."

chargers.com - Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel emphasized, "It's an important week for the entire group, whether Ladd plays or not."

chargers.com - Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh stated that McConkey is "day to day."

chargers.com - KeAndre Lambert-Smith was moved to Injured Reserve on Tuesday.

NY Post - Ladd McConkey is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Pro Football Network - Ladd McConkey is identified as a star wide receiver.

WHAT:

NY Post - McConkey is officially questionable for Week 2.

NY Post - McConkey sustained a rib injury in LA's season-opening loss to the Cardinals.

chargers.com - The Chargers' receiving corps combined for 37 yards in Week 1, all from Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris.

chargers.com - Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh said, "We'll see how the week unfolds," regarding McConkey's status.

chargers.com - McConkey was seen off to the side during practice, indicating his ongoing absence.

Heavy NFL - The Chargers' receiving corps, without McConkey, is expected to feature Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris more prominently.

Heavy NFL - Jeanty had 147 yards from scrimmage along with two receiving touchdowns in the game against the Dolphins.

chargers.com - McConkey was a non-participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

chargers.com - The Chargers' receiving corps combined for 37 yards in Week 1, all from Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris.

chargers.com - McConkey finished as the leading receiver in Week 1 with 82 yards on five receptions and a touchdown.

chargers.com - The Chargers' receiving corps combined for 37 yards in Week 1, all from Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris.

Draft Sharks - Ladd McConkey missed his second straight practice on Thursday, with ESPN's Adam Schefter calling him "unlikely" to play against the Raiders.

Heavy NFL - The Chargers struggled on offense in Week 1, failing to score on eight of their 10 drives after McConkey exited the game with a rib injury.

FF Today - Ladd McConkey is unlikely to play in Week 2 against the Raiders.

FF Today - McConkey did not practice for the second consecutive day due to his rib injury.

NY Post - Ladd McConkey's likelihood of playing in the Week 2 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders is concerning.

Pro Football Network - McConkey is working through a rib injury after leaving Week 1.

WHERE:

NY Post - The Los Angeles Chargers are based in Los Angeles, California.

NY Post - The matchup is against the Las Vegas Raiders.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The Raiders' Week 2 game is scheduled for Sunday against the Chargers.

NY Post - The game in question is a Week 2 matchup.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - McConkey's status remains uncertain due to his rib injury.

HOW:

NY Post - McConkey was considered day to day but returned to the field after missing two straight practices.

chargers.com - Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel emphasized the need for the entire receiving group to step up, regardless of McConkey's availability, stating, "It's an important week for the entire group, whether Ladd plays or not."

chargers.com - Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel stated, "It's an important week for the entire group, whether Ladd plays or not," emphasizing the need for the receiving group to step up.

chargers.com - Tight ends and running backs may see increased involvement in the passing game against the Raiders.

chargers.com - Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel emphasized the need for the entire receiving group to step up, regardless of McConkey's availability.

FF Today - The Chargers' receiving corps may include Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris in McConkey's absence.

NY Post - McConkey was not a participant in practice for two consecutive days.

Ladd McConkey was back at Chargers practice for the first time this week after missing two straight sessions due to a rib injury he sustained in LA's season-opening loss to the Cardinals. Despite his return, McConkey is officially listed as questionable for Week 2. The team had previously considered him day to day as they monitored his recovery.