{
  "id": 13239544,
  "title": "Chargers Hit With Triple Injury Blow Days Before Facing Broncos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/chargers-hit-with-triple-injury-blow-days-before-facing-broncos",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T22:40:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/chargers-hit-with-triple-injury-blow-days-before-facing-broncos-12549604"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Chargers are facing a triple injury crisis as they prepare for their upcoming match against the Denver Broncos. Wide receiver Quentin Johnston, offensive tackle Joe Alt, and safety Derwin James will miss the game, along with guard Kayode Awosika, cornerback Donte Jackson, guard Trevor Penning, and wide receiver Brenen Thompson. Quarterback Trey Lance is also doubtful, and wide receiver Ladd McConkey is questionable, with Tre Harris being the only active wide receiver with more than one catch this season if McConkey does not play. The injuries have significantly impacted the team's offensive and defensive lines, with several key players sidelined either by injury or absence from practice.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}