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D.J. Chark Jr.'s Injury Guide
Injury Risk
Low
Chance of Injury in 2026
36%
Chance of Injury per Game
2.6%
Projected Games Missed 2026
2.50
Durability
2.72
D.J. Chark Jr.'s Injury Status
Current Status
Week 1 Practice Report
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- Week Status:
- Active
- Likelihood of Playing:
- High
D.J. Chark Jr. Injury History
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| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2024 | NFL | Inguinal Hip Sprain | — | 9 | — |
| Nov 6, 2023 | NFL | Arm Elbow Bruise | — | — | Chark experienced a flare-up of an elbow injury ahead of Week 10 vs. the Bears. He missed one game before returning to play in Week 12. |
| Aug 22, 2023 | NFL | Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull | Grade 1 | 1 | Chark missed one game. |
| Sep 25, 2022 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain | Grade 2 | 6 | Chark was placed on IR on October 22. |
| Sep 30, 2021 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Fracture | — | 3 | Chark suffered a fractured ankle during Week 4's matchup against the Bengals. He missed the remainder of the 2021 campaign and later had ankle surgery in early 2023. |
| Aug 6, 2021 | NFL | Hand Finger Fracture | — | — | Chark underwent surgery for a hairline fracture in his finger. |
| Dec 30, 2020 | NFL | Leg Shin Bruise | — | 1 | Chark missed the season finale game against the Colts due to a shin injury. |
| Nov 25, 2020 | NFL | Chest Rib Sprain/Pull | — | 1 | Chark missed Week 12 game against the Browns due to injured ribs. |
| Oct 11, 2020 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull | Grade 1 | — | Chark suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 5 game versus the Texans. He was active for the next game |
| Sep 20, 2020 | NFL | Chest Rib Sprain/Pull | — | 1 | Jacksonville was sidelined for the team's Week 3 loss to the Dolphins with a chest injury sustained on a deep pass against Tennessee. |
| Sep 20, 2020 | NFL | Back Lower Lumbar Sprain/Pull | Grade 1 | 1 | Jacksonville was sidelined for the team's Week 3 loss to the Dolphins with a back injury sustained on a deep pass against Tennessee. |
| Dec 8, 2019 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull | Grade 1 | 1 | Chark was forced out of Sunday's game against the Chargers with an ankle injury. He missed the following game. |
| Nov 18, 2018 | NFL | Leg Quad Strain | — | 5 | Chark missed 5 games with a quad injury. |
D.J. Chark Jr. Injury News
View AllD.J. Chark Placed On IR
The Chargers placed WR D.J. Chark (hip) on IR. He's out for at least the first four games of the season. Chark looked like the favorite to open the season as Los Angeles' starting outside WR opposite Josh Palmer, but WR Quentin Johnston will now get another crack at that job. We're not very optimistic Johnston will take advantage, but he's worth monitoring in tomorrow's opener vs. the Raiders. Chark can be dropped in all redraft leagues.
Justin Herbert Back On The Practice Field
Chargers QB Justin Herbert (foot) was on the field for Monday's practice. The Athletic's Daniel Popper posted video of Herbert taking a couple of half-speed dropbacks and launching deep balls.
Justin Herbert Has Foot Injury, Should Be Ready For Week 1
Chargers QB Justin Herbert has been diagnosed with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot, the team announced. "Doctors have recommended approximately two weeks in a boot — followed by a graduated return to play protocol — with the expectation that he will be ready for the start of the regular season," the team said in a statement.
