Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey has been ruled out of the Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a concussion after suffering a head injury in the first half. McConkey had returned to the lineup after missing time because of a foot injury, but his comeback ended early at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Chargers confirmed that he would not return to Sunday’s game, leaving quarterback Justin Herbert with one fewer receiving option against Kansas City.
Ladd McConkey exits Chiefs game with head injury
McConkey was being evaluated for a head injury before the update confirmed that he had been ruled out with a concussion. He left the field and headed to the locker room for further medical assessment.
The injury came after a difficult few weeks for the receiver. McConkey was limited by a foot problem and missed the Chargers’ Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos. Although he was active for that matchup, he did not play a snap.
The Chargers had cleared McConkey to play against Kansas City after he returned to full practice on Friday. However, his latest injury has cut short his return.
