Omarion Hampton Shows Progress in Injury Recovery
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton displayed encouraging signs of recovery during Friday's practice, raising hopes for an earlier return from his ankle injury.
Injury Status and Practice Update
Since being placed on injured reserve in Week 6, there has been little information on Hampton's condition. However, The Athletic's Daniel Popper reported Hampton was seen working off to the side during practice, marking his first activity on the field since the injury.
"Omarion Hampton is working off to the side today at Chargers practice. Positive sign for the rookie RB as he works his way back from an ankle injury," Popper stated.
Return Timeline and Coach's Comments
Hampton has missed four games and is eligible to return this week, but side-line practice usually indicates a non-participant status on the injury report. Before returning to active play, he must be formally designated to return from injured reserve, which has not yet occurred and appears unlikely this week.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh noted that Hampton’s practice window might not open until after the Week 12 bye, suggesting the earliest possible comeback could be Week 13.
Summary
Omarion Hampton’s involvement in limited practice is a promising step, though his full return to the Chargers lineup may still be a few weeks away.
“Hampton may not have his practice window opened until after the Week 12 bye,” Coach Harbaugh said earlier this week.
Author’s summary: Despite progress in practice, Omarion Hampton's return to the Chargers will likely wait until after the Week 12 bye, reflecting cautious management of his ankle injury.