Report: Chargers rule out Johnston, Alt and James
Los Angeles enters at 0-4 with the NFL's 31st-ranked offense by EPA.
- Quentin Johnston: 7 receptions on 19 targets
- Derwin James Jr.: 21 tackles in 3 games
- Chargers defense ranks 15th in EPA among 32 teams
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The Los Angeles Chargers have ruled out wide receiver Quentin Johnston, offensive tackle Joe Alt and safety Derwin James Jr., among others, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday. The report did not specify the injuries or the game for which the players were ruled out.
Johnston has appeared in four games this season, catching seven passes for 108 yards on 19 targets. He also has two rushing attempts for three yards. Alt has played one game and recorded one solo tackle, leaving Los Angeles without another available offensive lineman.
James has played three games and leads the group in defensive production with 21 total tackles, including 13 solo stops, plus one pass defended. The Chargers are 0-4 in 2026–27, with an offense ranked 31st in EPA and a defense ranked 15th among 32 teams.
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Chargers ruled out WR Quentin Johnston, OT Joe Alt and S Derwin James, amongst others.
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