The Chargers list Hurst (illness) as questionable for Saturday's game against the Patriots. He's one of two Chargers tight ends taking a questionable tag into the weekend, as Will Dissly (shoulder) is also carrying a designation coming off a two-game absence. Hurst had missed five straight games with a hip injury before coming off injured reserve last week and playing eight snaps in this past Thursday's win over the Broncos. With the illness resulting in him logging just one limited practice this week, Hurst may not be in store for a dramatic increase in playing time Saturday if he's cleared to suit up.
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Team
Los Angeles Chargers
Birthdate
8/24/1993 (31)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 245 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 1; Pk (BAL)
Birthplace
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Position
TE
College
South Carolina
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Los Angeles Chargers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Carolina Panthers
2023-2024
(1 season)
Cincinnati Bengals
2022-2023
(1 season)
Atlanta Falcons
2020-2022
(2 seasons)
Baltimore Ravens
2018-2020
(2 seasons)
The Chargers list Hurst (illness) as questionable for Saturday's game against the Patriots. He's one of two Chargers tight ends taking a questionable tag into the weekend, as Will Dissly (shoulder) is also carrying a designation coming off a two-game absence. Hurst had missed five straight games with a hip injury before coming off injured reserve last week and playing eight snaps in this past Thursday's win over the Broncos. With the illness resulting in him logging just one limited practice this week, Hurst may not be in store for a dramatic increase in playing time Saturday if he's cleared to suit up.
Hurst (illness) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's walk-through practice. Hurst was held out of Tuesday's session due to an illness, but his ability to increase his activity Wednesday indicates progress. Thursday's practice report will provide clarity on Hurst's status heading into Saturday's game against the Patriots. Hurst missed five games due to a hip injury but returned to action in the Week 16 win over the Broncos, finishing with one catch for eight yards while playing eight snaps on offense. He could see a larger role in Week 17 if he can overcome his illness and if Will Dissly (shoulder) is forced to miss a third straight game.
Hurst was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice due to an illness. Hurst missed five straight games with a hip injury before coming off injured reserve and suiting up in last Thursday's 34-27 win over the Broncos. Though top tight end Will Dissly (hip) wasn't available for Week 16, Hurst handled a light role in his return to action, playing just eight snaps and recording an eight-yard reception. Hurst could have a chance to see his role expand Saturday versus the Patriots if he's able to shake off the illness, though the Chargers might also get Dissly back for that game.
Hurst caught his only target for eight yards in Thursday's 34-27 Week 16 win over Denver. Hurst suited up for the first time since Week 10 after missing five games due to a hip injury. He logged eight offensive snaps for Los Angeles, much fewer than fellow tight ends Stone Smartt (39 offensive snaps) and Tucker Fisk (28). Hurst's snap share could become more aligned to that of Smartt and Fisk as the former further distances himself from the hip issue, though Will Dissly figures to regain his role as the starter at the position once he's ready to return from a shoulder injury.
Hurst (hip) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Broncos, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports. Hurst, who had been sidelined since Week 10, was activated from IR ahead of the contest, and in his return to action he'll provide added depth to a tight end corps that will be without Will Dissly (shoulder). In that context, Hurst has an opportunity to get back into the Chargers' passing game mix in short order while working in tandem with fellow TE Stone Smartt, who logged five catches for 50 yards last weekend in Dissly's absence. With a possible timeshare looming, Hurst profiles as a speculative Week 16 fantasy lineup option.
Hurst (hip) has been activated from IR ahead of Thursday night's game against the Broncos. Hurst, who last saw game action Week 10, still carries a questionable designation for the contest, but he's on track to bolster a Chargers' tight end corps that will be without Will Dissly, who's still sidelined with a shoulder injury. Hurst thus should have an opportunity to get right back into the mix Thursday while working alongside fellow TE Stone Smartt, who caught five passes for 50 yards in Week 15 in Dissly's absence.
The Chargers plan to activate Hurst (hip) from IR ahead of Thursday night's game against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Hurst last saw game action in Week 10, but his looming return to the mix arrives at an opportune time, with fellow tight end Will Dissly still sidelined with a shoulder injury. With that in mind, Hurst should have an opportunity to contribute as pass catcher Thursday while working alongside Stone Smartt, who caught five passes for 50 yards in Week 15 with Dissly inactive.
Hurst (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Broncos. Hurst practiced without limitations Tuesday and Wednesday after being designated to return from injured reserve Monday. If Hurts gains clearance for his first action since Week 10, he could take over atop the depth chart since Will Dislly (shoulder) has been ruled out, though Stone Smartt could push Hurst for playing time. Hurst would need to be officially added back to the roster from IR in order to play Thursday.
Hurst (hip) was a full participant at the Chargers' practice Thursday. Hurst was designated to return from injured reserve Monday and he officially made his return to the practice field one day later. The tight end has been out since mid-November with a hip injury, missing the Chargers' last four games while on injured reserve. Hurst has caught seven of 12 targets for 65 yards over seven games in 2024 and with Will Dissly (shoulder) still banged up, it's possible that Hurst would operate in a significant role Thursday night versus Denver, if activated from IR.