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.
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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)
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.
The Chargers designated Hurst (hip) for return from injured reserve Monday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports. Hurst missed the minimum four games after being placed on injured reserve Nov. 25, but he's made enough progress in his recovery from the hip injury to resume on-field work. The Chargers aren't likely to hold a full slate of practices this week in advance of Thursday's game in Denver, so the veteran tight end may not be able to get in sufficient reps to prove his health. Whether Hurst is activated from IR for this week's game or at some point before his 21-day practice window closes, his playing time is likely to hinge on the status of top tight end Will Dissly (shoulder), who sat out Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers and is trending toward missing a second straight game Tuesday.
The Chargers placed Hurst (hip) on injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Hurst already had been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Ravens, but he's now going to miss at least the next four contests. Will Dissly and Stone Smartt should handle tight end duties for the Chargers while Hurst is sidelined.