Jalen Reagor Activated by Los Angeles Chargers Amid Injury Crisis

In a move to address their depleted wide receiver corps, the Los Angeles Chargers have activated wide receiver Jalen Reagor to their active roster. This decision comes ahead of their Monday Night Football game against the Arizona Cardinals, as the team grapples with a slew of injuries to their key pass catchers..

Reagor, who was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, has not lived up to the high expectations associated with his draft position. After two underwhelming seasons with the Eagles, he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings for a seventh-round pick and was subsequently waived by the Vikings before the 2023 season. The Chargers picked him up on September 24, 2023, and he has been on their practice squad since then..

The Chargers’ receiving unit is heavily impacted by injuries, with players like Quentin Johnston listed as doubtful and DJ Chark, Derius Davis, Simi Fehoko, Hayden Hurst, and rookie Ladd McConkey all listed as questionable. These players account for a significant portion of the team’s passing targets, catches, yards, and touchdowns, making Reagor’s activation a crucial move to bolster the team’s offensive capabilities.

In addition to activating Reagor, the Chargers also activated center Sam Mustipher and placed cornerback Deane Leonard on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. They also signed cornerbacks Dicaprio Bootle and Shaun Wade from the practice squad to the active roster..