The Los Angeles Chargers are making another move to bolster their backfield depth after losing promising rookie running back Omarion Hampton to injury . Hampton, who had quickly emerged as one of the NFL’s most productive first-year players, will be placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, as confirmed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

“Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said RB Omarion Hampton will be placed on injured reserve, sidelining him a minimum of four games due to his ankle injury,” Schefter reported.

Hampton, the No. 22 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, had rushed 66 times for 314 yards and two touchdowns while adding 136 receiving yards through five games.

His 4.8 yards per carry led all Chargers players besides the quarterbacks. The setback means Los Angeles will rely on Najee

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