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Los Angeles Chargers star wide receiver Ladd McConkey may miss the team’s Week 2 game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a rib injury sustained during Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. For consecutive days, McConkey has not participated in practice and is working with trainers, leading head coach Jim Harbaugh to label him as "day-to-day." The team will reassess his status before deciding if he can play on Sunday. Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel emphasized that regardless of McConkey’s availability, the rest of the team needs to be ready, potentially opening opportunities for newly signed practice squad member Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

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Ladd McConkey, a star wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, might miss the team's Week 2 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a rib injury sustained during Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. This is concerning as he has not participated in practice for two consecutive days and was seen working with a trainer instead. Head coach Jim Harbaugh initially stated that McConkey is "day-to-day," indicating uncertainty about his availability. Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel emphasized the importance of preparing for both best-case and worst-case scenarios, highlighting the need to provide opportunities for other players if McConkey cannot play.

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Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel was asked about the challenges of not having McConkey at practice for two days in a row and said it will be an “important week for the entire group whether Ladd plays or not.” “The way we approach it is, you always do worst-case scenarios, but even best-case scenarios,” McDaniel said.

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🔮 Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel was asked about the challenges of not having McConkey at practice for two days in a row and said it will be an “important week for the entire group whether Ladd plays or not.” “The way we approach it is, you always do worst-case scenarios, but even best-case scenarios,” McDaniel said.

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Chargers’ Ladd McConkey concern grows that star WR could miss Raiders game · assertive framing

The likelihood of Ladd McConkey playing in the Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 2 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders is starting to grow concerning. asserted

McConkey → play → Raiders

For the second day in a row, McConkey was not a participant during the Chargers’ practice on Thursday and was seen off to the side by California Post senior reporter Edward Lewis, working with a team trainer. asserted

McConkey → see → trainer

McConkey is currently working his way back to the football field following a rib injury he suffered in the third quarter during Sunday’s 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. asserted

he → work → Cardinals

On Monday, it was revealed per Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh that McConkey is considered “day-to-day” following the injury. asserted

McConkey → reveal → injury

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter added that the team wants to see how he feels before determining his eligibility. asserted

he → add → eligibility

Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel was asked about the challenges of not having McConkey at practice for two days in a row and said it will be an “important week for the entire group whether Ladd plays or not.” “The way we approach it is, you always do worst-case scenarios, but even best-case scenarios,” McDaniel said. asserted

McDaniel → ask → scenarios

“I need to give guys more opportunities in that room, and guys need to seize the opportunities that are very capable players that I am really excited about.” asserted

I → need → that

Earlier this week, the Chargers brought in Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling for a workout and later signed him to the practice squad. If McConkey is out, Valdes-Scantling could be one of those players McDaniel mentioned who could have an opportunity to play on Sunday. uncertain

who → bring → Sunday

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