As the Los Angeles Chargers prepare for their Week 10 Monday Night Football game against the Baltimore Ravens, head coach Jim Harbaugh offered important updates on player injuries and praised the team’s resilient mindset despite an 0-8 start to the 2026 NFL season.
Harbaugh confirmed quarterback Justin Herbert’s finger injury, which caused him to leave the Week 9 game against the Houston Texans, is not serious. X-rays were negative, and Herbert is expected to be “good to go.” Coach Harbaugh took Herbert out of the game by decision despite Herbert wanting to return. Backup quarterback DJ Uiagalelei played the final eight minutes as the Chargers struggled defensively.
Wide receiver Ladd McConkey was active against the Texans but did not play due to back spasms that began in warmups. He remains day-to-day. Additionally, three players—Justin Eboigbe, Cam Hart, and Isas Waxter—suffered ankle injuries in the Week 9 game, and their conditions are being monitored. Tight end David Njoku and linebacker Denzel Perryman have continued limited practice participation as they progress through their 21-day return windows.
Harbaugh highlighted the team’s strong culture, emphasizing that despite the winless start, the mindset and effort remain firm: “Just about everybody on our team, most of the guys, they’ve been part of the winning. A lot of winning. Keep fighting.” He also praised general manager Joe Hortiz’s active efforts to improve the roster before the November 10 trade deadline.
Defensively, the Chargers allowed a season-high 485 yards and 44 points in the previous game, giving up big plays and inadequate quarterback pressure. Harbaugh noted this snowballed against them as the game progressed. Linebacker Marlowe Wax, in his second year, played a season-high 22 snaps and led the team with eight tackles, including a critical pass breakup that facilitated an interception, earning praise for his growth and coverage skills.
CSB Take
Positive injury news for key players such as Justin Herbert gives the Los Angeles Chargers a foundation to build upon amid a challenging 0-8 start. The team’s resilient mindset and strong culture, underscored by Coach Harbaugh, will be pivotal as they face the Baltimore Ravens in a crucial primetime matchup. Active roster management ahead of the trade deadline indicates the organization’s commitment to improvement. However, defensive adjustments are urgently needed following recent struggles to remain competitive in upcoming games.
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