Chargers QB Justin Herbert threw for 81 yards and 1 INT in Week 11. Backup QB Trey Lance finished out the 35-6 road loss in Jacksonville.

Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden (knee) put in a full week of practice and is off the final injury report. He’s ready to roll for Sunday’s plus matchup vs. Jacksonville’s 31st-ranked TE defense.

Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Although he's listed with a knee, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Monday that the rookie escaped last week's win over the Steelers with just a quad bruise. Regardless, Gadsden is clearly on track to play in Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars' 31st-ranked TE defense.

Oronde Gadsen owners can exhale. Monday's MRI revealed a quad bruise but no knee injury for the Chargers TE, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Gadsden is considered "day to day" and seemingly has a chance to play vs. the Jaguars on Sunday. We'll keep you updated on his status throughout the week.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert was pressured often against the Steelers, being sacked five times. He ended up completing 20 of 33 passes for 220 yards and a TD. He did find a little success with his legs rushing 5 times for 19 yards. Missing OTs Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater was apparent against the Steelers with Herbert throwing the ball under pressure throughout the game.

Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden is questionable to return to Sunday night's game vs. the Steelers with a left knee injury. He had a knee-on-knee collision with LB Payton Wilson and wound up limping back to the locker room. We'll update the rookie's status when we know more.

Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden didn't have as big a fantasy outing in Thursday night's win over the Vikings as he did in the Week 7 loss to the Colts. But he was still plenty productive, hauling in all five of his targets for 77 yards and a score. That came on a night when QB Justin Herbert only threw it 25 times in an easy win. Gadsden's five targets tied for second on the team and were a 20% share. That was actually a bigger share than the 16.4% he saw in his huge Week 7. And Gadsden set a new season high with a 94% route rate vs. Minnesota. That's a truly elite mark for a TE. Trey McBride led all TEs last year with a 91% route rate, reaching 94% in six of 16 games.

Chargers rookie TE Oronde Gadsden II racked up 7 catches for 164 yards and a TD in Sunday's loss to the Colts. He benefited from QB Justin Herbert attempting 55 passes -- third-most of his career -- but the game also found Gadsden apparently taking over the position.

Chargers TE Will Dissly (knee) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Commanders. He was a full participant in Friday's practice, so this is likely a healthy scratch. Dissly appears to have lost his job to TE Oronde Gadsden, who has impressed the past two weeks. The rookie is worth stashing in deep fantasy leagues.

Chargers TE Will Dissly (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Commanders. He practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday, so Dissly should be available. His absence the last two weeks freed up a spot on the gameday roster for rookie TE Oronde Gadsden. It’s unclear what the TE room will look like this week, making it a situation to avoid in all fantasy lineups.

Chargers TE Will Dissly (knee) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Giants. His absence last week led to TE Oronde Gadsden’s first action of the season. The rookie responded with a 5-46-0 line on seven targets. HC Jim Harbaugh said earlier this week that Gadsden has earned more work. He’s not yet a viable fantasy starter, but we’ll be watching Gadsden closely on Sunday.

Chargers TE Will Dissly (knee) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Broncos. He split TE duties with TE Tyler Conklin over the first two weeks of the season. Conklin should get a spike in snaps this weekend but would be a desperation fantasy start. We should also see rookie TE Oronde Gadsden make his NFL debut on Sunday.

Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden was a standout in Saturday night's camp practice, according to Eric Smith of the team's official site. Gadsden made three catches from QB Justin Herbert, including a seam ball for 20+ yards and another chunk gain down the left sideline.

Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden has drawn praise from multiple members of the coaching staff this spring and summer.

The Chargers selected Syracuse TE Oronde Gadsden II with the 165th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. The son of the former Dolphins WR, Gadsden is the ultimate tweener prospect. The 6’5, 243-pounder is too big to be a WR, but not quite built enough to be an in-line TE. But that could make him a fantasy cheat code if he’s listed as a TE but plays mostly in the slot. That’s what he did at Syracuse, running 65% of his routes from the slot over four seasons. Gadsden broke out as a sophomore in 2022, leading the Orange in catches (61), receiving yards (966), and TDs (6). After missing all but two games in 2023 with a Lisfranc injury to right foot, Gadsden returned for a similarly productive 2024: 73 receptions, 934 yards, and seven TDs. He ranked sixth in yards per route and fourth in Pro Football Focus receiving grade among the 21 TEs at the Combine. With 4.6 speed, Gadsden regularly worked downfield, recording 16 grabs of 20+ yards last year. He’s underwhelming after the catch (career 3.7 YAC/reception) and might struggle to hold up as a blocker in the NFL. But Gadsden’s pass-catching skill set makes him an intriguing sleeper in this TE class.