Ladd McConkey injury update: Latest news on Chargers WR's status in Week 1 game

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The Los Angeles Chargers have an injury concern with wide receiver Ladd McConkey in the second half of the Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals.

McConkey got banged-up in the third quarter after trying to make a catch and exited the contest and went into the medical tent.

Prior to his injury, McConkey had recorded five catches for 82 yards and a touchdown. The score was 16-14 Cardinals upon McConkey's exit.

Follow our tracker below for the latest updates on McConkey's status.

Ladd McConkey injury update

UPDATE: ESPN's Kris Rhim doesn't see McConkey on the sideline, so it looks like he might have gone back to the locker room.

"I don't see Ladd McConkey on the bench or sideline, appears he went into the locker room," Rhim wrote.

Still waiting for an official update from the team.

END OF UPDATE

McConkey was able to walk off under his own power after getting hurt and now he's in the tent getting checked out.

It appears to be a hip issue, but that hasn't been confirmed by the team just yet.

Here's the play in which he got hurt.

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We'll update this page once more information is available.

If McConkey doesn't return, the Chargers are going to need more from guys like Quentin Johnston, Tre Harris and Oronde Gadsden, among others.

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