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Here's everything we know about Chargers running back Omarion Hampton's status for the playoff game against the Patriots on Sunday night.
Hampton did not participate in practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a right ankle injury that he sustained in the Week 17 loss to the Texans. However, he returned as a limited participant on Friday, marking his first on-field work since Week 17. He was spotted at practice with a big brace on the ankle.
After missing the first two practices, Hampton was officially listed as questionable for Sunday night's game due to the ankle. He told reporters his plan is to play. Barring a setback during travel or pregame warmups, expect him to be available.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh noted earlier in the week that Hampton was "doing everything and anything he can to get back as fast as he can." Offensive coordinator Greg Roman added that Hampton was "working through his process with the medical group engaged and ready mentally with the game plan." On Friday, Harbaugh said that Hampton is "progressing."
If Hampton can't go or is limited heavily, Kimani Vidal would step up as the lead back. Depth would include Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson or practice squad promotions. The Chargers would likely split carries, but Vidal would shoulder the primary workload in Hampton's absence.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Omarion Hampton injury update: Will Chargers RB play vs. Patriots?
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Omarion Hampton injury update
Hampton did not participate in practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a right ankle injury that he sustained in the Week 17 loss to the Texans. However, he returned as a limited participant on Friday, marking his first on-field work since Week 17. He was spotted at practice with a big brace on the ankle.
Will Omarion Hampton play vs. Patriots?
After missing the first two practices, Hampton was officially listed as questionable for Sunday night's game due to the ankle. He told reporters his plan is to play. Barring a setback during travel or pregame warmups, expect him to be available.
What Jim Harbaugh and coaches said about Omarion Hampton's injury update
Head coach Jim Harbaugh noted earlier in the week that Hampton was "doing everything and anything he can to get back as fast as he can." Offensive coordinator Greg Roman added that Hampton was "working through his process with the medical group engaged and ready mentally with the game plan." On Friday, Harbaugh said that Hampton is "progressing."
Who will start for the Chargers if Omarion Hampton is out?
If Hampton can't go or is limited heavily, Kimani Vidal would step up as the lead back. Depth would include Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson or practice squad promotions. The Chargers would likely split carries, but Vidal would shoulder the primary workload in Hampton's absence.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Omarion Hampton injury update: Will Chargers RB play vs. Patriots?
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