Chargers Open 21-Day Windows for Njoku, Perryman; 7 Limited
On Nov. 4, 2026, the Los Angeles Chargers released their first injury report ahead of Week 9 against the Houston Texans, opening 21-day practice windows for tight end David Njoku (fibula) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (pectoral). Both players were among seven Chargers listed as limited on the report. The team also had four players who did not practice Wednesday: Deane Leonard (concussion), Brenen Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring), Khalil Mack (rest) and Kendall Williamson (calf). The Chargers and Texans meet Sunday at SoFi Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 1:05 p.m. PT.
Kayode Awosika (fibula) returned to practice on a limited basis after not playing since Week 2, according to the report. Other Chargers listed as limited were Daiyan Henley (shoulder), Donte Jackson (hamstring), Bud Dupree (illness) and Rodney Shelley (hamstring). The limited designations indicate those players participated in practice with restrictions on Wednesday. The team will provide updated status information in subsequent practice reports later in the week.
Opening the 21-day practice window allows Njoku and Perryman to resume practicing and be evaluated for activation during that span. The Chargers did not list an available game status beyond the Wednesday report. The Texans injury-report highlights included linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (groin) listed as limited, safety Reed Blankenship listed as a DNP for concussion/hand, tackle Blake Fisher listed as full, tight end Brevin Jordan listed as limited, running back David Montgomery listed as a DNP for groin, safety Jalen Pitre listed as full and tackle Braden Smith listed as limited. The betting line listed the Chargers as Week 9 underdogs.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Opening the 21-day windows for David Njoku and Denzel Perryman is the principal development from the Chargers Wednesday report, as it allows both players to return to practice and be considered for activation within that timeframe. Kayode Awosikas limited return is notable given he has not played since Week 2, while limited work for Donte Jackson, Daiyan Henley and Rodney Shelley leaves depth questions in the secondary and linebacker group. The Chargers will rely on the remainder of the weeks practice reports to determine who will be available Sunday.