Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey will not play against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, confirmed by the team after he was downgraded from questionable to out on the final injury report. The decision stems from persistent back spasms that forced McConkey to miss practice all week. Consequently, the receiver did not travel with the squad to Baltimore, ending any hope of a late return for the Week 10 showdown.
Injury-plagued receiver misses Monday Night Football as Baltimore hosts LA
This absence extends a frustrating injury timeline for McConkey, who has been limited by multiple ailments throughout the 2024 regular season. His production has been severely hampered, including a 35-yard output in Week 2 due to a rib injury and a full miss in Week 5 because of a foot issue. Although he showed signs of recovery with an 86-yard performance in Week 8, McConkey missed Week 9 entirely after suffering back spasms just before game time, an injury that has now continued to plague him through the following week.
The Chargers’ decision to hold McConkey out reflects the severity of his ongoing back issues, as the team opted against risking further damage by activating him for Monday’s contest. With McConkey sidelined, Baltimore’s defense gains a strategic advantage against a Chargers offense that has struggled to maintain consistency at the receiver position. The Ravens will look to exploit this gap as they host Los Angeles in a critical conference matchup.
Source: Yahoo Sports
