Staley said WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) and TE Donald Parham Jr. (hamstring) will also do some individual work.

Related players: Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, DeAndre Carter, Jalen Guyton

The hope is Allen can go for Week 3 but that remains to be seen. Williams did step up with a nice fantasy game in Week 2 against the Chiefs and would be a solid play again if Allen is out. The Chargers play a late afternoon home game against the Jags so owners probably want to have a plan in place in case he can't go in Week 3.

The Chargers have ruled out WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) and TE Donald Parham (hamstring) vs. the #Chiefs, while CB JC Jackson (ankle) is questionable.

Related players: Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, DeAndre Carter, Jalen Guyton

With Allen out and Williams an uneventful Week 1, players like Palmer, Carter and even Guyton could have to step up in Week 2 in what could be a high scoring game against the Chiefs.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen is unlikely to play Thursday night against the Chiefs.

Related players: Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, DeAndre Carter, Jalen Guyton, Gerald Everett, Austin Ekeler

The tweet went on to say there is optimism after tests that his hamstring injury isn’t anything long-term, per sources. The Bolts Week 3 game is Sept. 25 against the Jaguars, two full weeks after the injury and the hope is there is a chance Allen will be ready to go for that contest. Allen led the way with a 4-66-0 line but Williams was pretty much a no-show. Carter posted a 3-64-1 line and Everett a 3-54-1 line. Palmer had three catches for just five years.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen is questionable to return to Sunday’s game against the Raiders with a hamstring injury. Allen already had 66 yards on four catches, so he was rolling. This is certainly a tough break for Allen but we’ll monitor if he is able to get back into the game. The Chargers are messing at the time of this writing, 10-3

Josh Palmer is making a strong case to be the third wide receiver behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams and make a big jump in Year 2. Palmer is shining in practices and building a solid rapport with Justin Herbert, creating separation with great routes and catching everything thrown in his direction. Palmer has has an all-rounded skill set to thrive as the Z receiver, with his impressive route running, reliability, and ball skills.

As the story said, the Chargers did not make any significant additions to their wide receiver room this offseason, and a big part of that was their belief in Palmer. The 2021 third-round pick did not start to see the field until the midway part of the season, but he flashed every time he was on. Palmer ended up catching 33 passes for 353 yards with four touchdowns in 2021. It may be tough for Palmer to earn targets with Allen and Williams in the lineup, however.

Palmer has been hounding Keenan Allen —who he may replace in 2023— about route running heading into his sophomore season.

Related Players: Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton

It looks like a lock that Palmer will have the WR3 role in Los Angeles and could play a massive role if Keenan Allen were to miss any time. Palmer filled in for Allen during Week 15 of last season, securing a 5-66-1 line during his rookie season. The article would go on to mention that the team could save almost $15 million in cap space if they were to move on from Allen after this season.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen was activated off the COVID list.

Related players: Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer

Good news for the Bolts heading into a key AFC West game on Thursday night against the Chiefs. Williams didn't practice on Monday because of a heel issue, but the return of Allen likely downgrades Guyton and Palmer a bit for Week 15, assuming Williams plays as well.

Chargers HC Brandon Staley expects WR Keenan Allen to play Thursday vs. Chiefs barring any setbacks.

This game was in doubt as well after Allen was placed on the list early last week. The Bolts Week 15 game is a Thursday night contest at home against the Chiefs that has huge implications for the AFC West Division.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen will miss Week 14's game against the New York Giants because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Related Players: Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer

Williams is on the right track to play Week 14, which would go a long way to keep the Chargers from depending on two unproven wideouts.