Chargers put Corey Linsley on injured list for ‘non-emergent heart-related issue’
The Chargers placed Corey Linsley on the injured reserve/non-football illness list Saturday as the center deals with what the team termed “a non-emergent heart-related issue.”
Linsley is in good spirits and will continue to undergo tests, the Chargers said Friday, stressing that the situation is not life-threatening.
Backup safety JT Woods, who likely would have started against the Raiders because of all the injuries, also was placed in on the injured reserve/non-football injury list.
In the wake of the designations, the Chargers signed safeties Dean Marlowe and AJ Finley to the active roster.
For the 1-2 Chargers, with difficult games against Dallas and Kansas City coming up, Sunday’s game against the Raiders could be pivotal.
Linsley played all 66 of the Chargers’ offensive snaps Sunday at Minnesota. Linsley has been on the injury report all week with what was called an illness.
Going on IR means Linsley will miss at least the next four games, with veteran backup Will Clapp moving into the starting lineup.
Linsley, 32, is in his 10th season and third with the Chargers. He spent seven years with the Green Bay Packers. The Chargers signed Linsley to a five-year deal worth up to $62.5 million in March 2021.
A Pro Bowler in his first season with the Chargers, Linsley has helped solidify the offensive line in front of franchise quarterback Justin Herbert, who often has praised the center, particularly for his communication and presnap work.
The Chargers will meet Las Vegas on Sunday at SoFi Stadium and have two other starters — running back Austin Ekeler and safety Derwin James Jr. — who are listed as doubtful to play. Ekeler has been dealing with a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 1 and James with a hamstring injury that occurred against the Vikings.
Edge rusher Joey Bosa (hamstring/toe) was downgraded Saturday to doubtful and Reserve defensive back Deane Leonard (hamstring) is also doubtful for Sunday. Safety Alohi Gilman (heel) is questionable for Sunday.
Chargers’ cornerback J.C. Jackson, who was inactive in Week 3 despite being healthy, expects to play Sunday when L.A. plays host to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Linebacker Eric Kendricks will return after missing the last two games because of a hamstring injury.
Left tackle Rashawn Slater (ankle), linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (groin) and tight end Gerald Everett (illness) will play after spending time this week on the injury report.
Another player who will return this weekend is cornerback J.C. Jackson, who was inactive for the Minnesota game. Coach Brandon Staley said Jackson will be active but would not specify if he’ll start.
Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season, starting with the Detroit Lions taking on the Green Bay Packers.
Go beyond the scoreboard
Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
