Chargers reveal Week 8 inactives vs. Rams

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Donte Jackson #26 of the Los Angeles Chargers takes the field prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready for their Week 8 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.While most of the players are getting ready, a few members of the team will be on the inactive list.CB Rodney Shelley (hamstring), CB Donte Jackson (hamstring), CB Deane Leonard (concussion), LG Kayode Awosika (fibula), WR Brenen Thompson (quad/hamstring) and WR Theo Wease (healthy scratch) are all out for the Chargers against the Rams.Both Shelley and Jackson were questionable on the injury report with hamstring injuries, but neither is set to play against the Rams. The team elevated Kaiir Elam from the practice squad, so he should have a larger role in today’s game.Derwin James is also out, but he’s not on the inactive list, as he was moved to injured reserve earlier this weekend. He will have to miss at least four games for the Chargers.Meanwhile, the inactives for the Rams are QB Ty Simpson (emergency 3rd QB), LS Joe Cardona, OL Bill Murray, OL Keagen Trost, TE Colby Parkinson and OLB Desjuan Johnson.The Rams are getting star cornerback Trent McDuffie back after missing the last two games due to a groin injury. That should make the Chargers’ job a little harder as they try and win their first game of the season.Kickoff between the Chargers and Rams is set for 1:05 p.m. PT inside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Fans can watch the game on FOX or stream it on the FOX One app.