Molden (knee) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Broncos. Molden wasn't expected to play Thursday due to a knee injury he likely suffered against the Buccaneers this past Sunday. The 2021 third-round pick will look to take advantage of the additional rest and be ready to go for the Chargers' Week 17 clash against the Patriots on Saturday, Dec. 28. Tony Jefferson and Marcus Maye are the top candidates to serve as the Chargers' starting free safety Thursday due to Molden's absence.
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Status
QUESTIONABLE - Knee - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-12-28Latest Elijah Molden news
Team
Los Angeles Chargers
Birthdate
1/30/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 191 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 3; Pk (TEN)
Birthplace
West Linn, OR, USA
Position
CB
College
Washington
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Los Angeles Chargers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Tennessee Titans
2021-2024
(4 seasons)
Molden (knee) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Broncos. Molden wasn't expected to play Thursday due to a knee injury he likely suffered against the Buccaneers this past Sunday. The 2021 third-round pick will look to take advantage of the additional rest and be ready to go for the Chargers' Week 17 clash against the Patriots on Saturday, Dec. 28. Tony Jefferson and Marcus Maye are the top candidates to serve as the Chargers' starting free safety Thursday due to Molden's absence.
Molden (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough and is listed as doubtful to play against the Broncos on Thursday. Molden has been absent from practice all week due to a knee injury he likely picked up during this past Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. Assuming Molden is ruled out for Thursday's AFC West clash, Marcus Maye and Tony Jefferson would be the top candidates to start at free safety alongside strong safety Derwin James.
Molden (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate. Molden may have picked up a knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. It's worth noting the Chargers only held a walkthrough Monday, so the Washington product's participation level is only an estimate. A clearer picture of his status for Thursday's game against the Broncos will likely come closer to their Week 16 kickoff.
Molden (back) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs. Molden upgraded to full practice Friday after beginning the week with consecutive limited sessions, indicating that he's recovered from his back injury. The Washington product has recorded 56 total tackles and three interceptions through the Chargers' first 12 games, and he's expected to start alongside Derwin James as part of the team's top safety duo in Week 14.
Molden (back) was a limited participant at the Chargers' practice Thursday. Molden has opened the week with back-to-back limited sessions with Los Angeles, placing some doubt on his availability for Week 14. The 25-year-old will have one more opportunity to be a full participant Friday before the Chargers take on Kansas City on Sunday.
Molden racked up eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-17 Week 10 win against Tennessee. Molden finished second on the Chargers in tackles behind linebacker Daiyan Henley. Molden's eight stops tied his season-high mark, which he first established in Week 4 against Kansas City. The defensive back has played at least 85 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps each of the past three weeks and has tallied 19 tackles and an interception over that span.
Molden recorded four tackles (three solo), a pass breakup and an interception in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Broncos. Molden started at slot cornerback with Ja'Sir Taylor (leg) out, and he capitalized against rookie QB Bo Nix, recording his second interception of the season. This is his first season with the Colts, and Molden has played at both slot and outside cornerback, recording 22 tackles (13 solo), two pass breakups, two interceptions and a fumble recovery.
Molden recorded seven total tackles (four solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Panthers. Molden stepped into a starting role at free safety with Alohi Gilman (knee) unavailable. Molden made the most of his opportunity, picking off Bryce Young in the second quarter while playing all 47 of the team's defensive snaps. The 25-year-old will likely draw another start in Week 3 versus the Steelers if Gilman remains sidelined.
The Chargers acquired Molden from the Titans on Wednesday in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick. Molden registered a career-high 73 tackles (47 solo), four passes defended and a pick-six across 15 regular-season games for the Titans in 2023. Despite the uptick in production, Molden was set to see less snaps in Tennessee's secondary with Amani Hooker, Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams all getting work at safety, while Roger McCreary slots in at nickel corner. Molden will get a fresh start with the Chargers, and he should be utilized across multiple spots in the Bolts' secondary.