Rumph (knee) does not carry a game status designation for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.
Rumph has missed the Chargers' past two games after being forced out during the team's Week 7 loss to the Seahawks. After being limited in back-to-back practices to open Week 11, the linebacker fully participated in Friday's session. Expect Rumph to reprise a prominent role opposite Khalil Mack on Sunday.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Deemed doubtful
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Rumpth (knee) is listed as doutbful for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Barring a quick turnaround, Rumpth is trending towards a second straight absence due to a knee injury. Assuming he is unable to go, Derrek Tuszka could see a more prominent role opposite Khalil Mack at outside linebacker.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Promoted into starting role
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Chargers coach Brandon Staley indicated that Rumph will step in at defensive end in place of starter Joey Bosa (groin), who was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
With Bosa set to miss at least four games while on IR, Rumph and veteran Kyle Van Noy are expected to help fill in along the edge of the Bolts' defensive front, according to Thiry. The second-year linebacker played primarily on special teams -- 330 of his 496 total snaps -- during his rookie campaign, but Staley said Wednesday that "he's ready to play on the edge." Rumph recorded two tackles and one pass defended while playing a career-high 42 defensive snaps Sunday against Jacksonville, and he'll look to tally his first sack of the season next week against Houston.
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Chargers' Chris Rumph: Clears COVID protocols
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Rumph was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Rumph missed the Chargers' Week 16 loss to the Texans while in protocols. Now healthy, the rookie will look to resume his rotational role in the Chargers' linebacker unit.
