The Los Angeles Chargers are getting a vital player back at a pivotal point in the season. The team is activating running back J.K. Dobbins ahead of its Week 17 matchup with the New England Patriots,

J.K. Dobbins was activated off injured reserve and is poised to play in the Chargers’ pivotal Saturday tilt against the host Patriots, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Running back Gus Edwards (ankle) and wide receiver Joshua Palmer (foot) did not practice for the second consecutive day. It’s not looking like either will s

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wideout Ladd McConkey is once again on the team’s injury report, this time ahead of the season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders. On the first Week 18 injury report, the Chargers listed McConkey as missing practice due to a toe injury.