Ladd McConkey Expects to Be Ready for Chargers Training Camp
The Chargers receiver is recovering from a strained left hamstring and says he plans to be on the field when camp opens in July.
Los Angeles Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey expects to be ready for training camp in July as he works back from a strained left hamstring suffered during the team's offseason program. McConkey is taking a measured approach to the recovery, saying there is no need to push the timeline and risk a setback before the season ramps up.
What injury is Ladd McConkey recovering from?
McConkey strained his left hamstring during Phase 2 of the Chargers' offseason program. The injury kept him sidelined through the spring work, but he does not view it as a long-term concern. He expects to be ready for the start of training camp in July. "There's no reason to rush it and really push it and then have another setback," McConkey said. The patient approach suggests the Chargers and their receiver are prioritizing a clean return over a quick one. With camp still weeks away, the timeline gives him room to heal without missing meaningful work.
How productive has McConkey been in Los Angeles?
McConkey arrived as a standout rookie and immediately became a central piece of the Chargers' passing attack alongside quarterback Justin Herbert. In his 2024 rookie season he caught 82 passes for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns, one of the most productive debut campaigns by a receiver in recent memory. He followed that with 66 catches for 789 yards and six touchdowns in 2025. The two-year body of work establishes him as a reliable target and a foundational option in an offense built around Herbert. Keeping him healthy is a priority for a team that leans on his route running and chemistry with its quarterback.
What is McConkey doing while sidelined?
Even while held out of on-field work, McConkey has stayed engaged by learning offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's system from the mental side. He has spent the time absorbing the playbook so he can hit the ground running once he is cleared. McConkey expressed clear enthusiasm about the scheme's design and the motion-heavy concepts it features. "My gosh, I can't wait to get out there, hit some of those motions, some of those shifts," he said. The mental reps should help ease his transition back to full participation when camp opens. For a receiver who thrives on timing and movement, getting comfortable with the new system early matters.
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- ESPN: Chargers' Ladd McConkey expects to be ready for training camp
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