Cornerback Tarheeb Still is expected to miss two to four weeks due to an MCL injury sustained during the Los Angeles Chargers’ victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, as reported by NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. The injury occurred in the second half of the Thursday night game and is a setback for the second-year player, who has contributed significantly to the Chargers’ defense this season.
In addition to Still’s injury, safety Derwin James also exited the game with a sprained ankle but may not miss significant time, which is a more encouraging outlook for the Chargers’ secondary.
So far this season, Still has made notable contributions, accumulating 31 tackles, two tackles for loss, and six pass breakups across eight games. With his absence, the Chargers are likely to turn to Ja’Sir Taylor to fill the void. Taylor, who has stepped in during Still’s injury, brings the most experience in the slot cornerback role. The Chargers might also consider giving Nikko Reed some playing time, even though he primarily played on the outside during the preseason.
Overall, while the injury to Tarheeb Still is unfortunate, the Chargers have options to adapt and continue their strong defensive performance in the upcoming games. Fans can look forward to seeing how the team responds to these challenges as they continue to compete this season.