The Chargers will place star edge rusher Joey Bosa on injured reserve, although he has an opportunity to return this season, NFL Media reported Wednesday.
Bosa’s placement on injured reserve comes a number of days after he sprained his proper foot in L.A.’s 23-20 loss to the Packers in Week 11. He suffered the damage on simply the fourth play of the sport, throughout a routine block by Inexperienced Bay’s offensive line on a run play. As Bosa limped off the sector, he fell to his knees on the sideline and was in apparent ache. He was emotional as he was carted off the sector and later returned to the sideline on crutches.
The Chargers can be with out Bosa for a minimum of the subsequent 4 video games, ruling him out for matchups towards the Ravens, Patriots, Broncos and Raiders.
Despite the fact that there’s an opportunity Bosa would possibly return this season, shedding him for any interval of a time is a giant blow for the Chargers. They fell to 4-6 on the season with their loss to the Packers, falling two video games behind for the ultimate playoff spot in a loaded AFC playoff image.
Bosa was having a robust comeback season after lacking 12 video games final 12 months because of a groin damage. He recorded 6.5 sacks in 9 video games, placing him on tempo for his most sacks in a season since 2019. He additionally added 20 whole tackles, a compelled fumble and eight quarterback hits. Bosa’s 6.5 sacks have helped the Chargers file the fifth-most sacks (34) within the NFL this season.
The 28-year-old has been extensively considered as one of many league’s finest go rushers for the reason that Chargers drafted him No. 3 general in 2016. He has 67 sacks in 93 profession video games, serving to him earn 4 Professional Bowl nods within the first seven years of his profession. Nonetheless, Bosa has additionally been hampered by accidents for a lot of his profession, lacking 30 whole video games.
With the open spot on their roster, the Chargers will signal exterior linebacker Andrew Farmer off their apply squad, NFL Media reported. The undrafted rookie has appeared in just one sport this season.
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