Los Angeles Chargers make an extra cautious decision regarding star RB J.K. Dobbin's injury
The Los Angeles Chargers are placing star running back J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve, per a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Dobbins suffered a left knee sprain during the Chargers' Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens (is there a Harbaugh curse?). He was quickly ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, […]
The Los Angeles Chargers are placing star running back J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve, per a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero.
Dobbins suffered a left knee sprain during the Chargers' Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens (is there a Harbaugh curse?). He was quickly ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, and now he will miss the following three games after that as players must miss a minimum of four games when placed on I.R.
The earliest Dobbins could return would be Los Angeles' Week 17 matchup against the New England Patriots. The Chargers will sorely miss Dobbins as they enter the most crucial part of their schedule, featuring matchups against three current playoff teams. It's possible that Dobbins doesn't return until the postseason, if L.A. is able to make it there.
Dobbins ranks 12th in the NFL in rushing yards with 766, and is tied for fifth in rushing touchdowns with eight. He has struggled staying healthy since being drafted by the Ravens in 2020. In 2021 he missed the entire season with a torn ACL, then missed nine games in 2022 with a knee injury. In 2023 Dobbins tore his Achillies in Week 1, costing him the rest of the year.
Dobbins is still just 25 years old, and has shown plenty of times that he can be one of the better running backs in the league when healthy. Hopefully he only misses the four game minimum and can make a big impact for the Chargers during the stretch run. Backup Gus Edwards will be the lead back for L.A. during Dobbin's absence.
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