After bursting onto the NFL scene in a major way fresh off a collegiate run at North Carolina, Omarion Hampton's rookie campaign has been sidelined with an ankle injury , leading to real questions about the Los Angeles Chargers ' rushing offense moving forward.
Announcing the news during his post-Week 5 press conference following a 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders , head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed that Hampton would be heading to IR , sidelining him for the next four weeks, as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. “Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said RB Omarion Hampton will be placed injured reserve, sidelining him a minimum of four games due to his ankle injury,” Schefter wrote. Article Continues Below
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