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Chargers linebacker Chris Rumph II out for season after fracturing foot during pregame warmups, per report

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The Los Angeles Chargers will be without a member of their defense for the remainder of the season after suffering a rare pregame injury. Linebacker Chris Rumph II suffered a foot fracture that is expected to sideline him for the rest of the 2023 regular season, according to NFL Media. The 25-year-old sustained the injury during warmups and was ruled out by the team just moments before kickoff. 

While not uncommon, it is rare to see a player go down with an injury during warmups and it’s unclear what Rumph was specifically doing that caused the foot fracture. He was spotted by reporters after the game leaving the locker room on crutches and a walking boot. In any event, L.A. will need to go forward without Rumph and lean on Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, and Tuli Tuipulotu, who make up the rest of the linebacker unit. 

Rumph was selected by the…


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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2023-11-13 19:32:32

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