The Los Angeles Chargers activated running back Omarion Hampton from injured reserve.
Chargers RB Omarion Hampton Returns From IR
we've elevated Omarion Hampton, Hassan Haskins and Otito Ogbonnia from injured reserve + other roster moves before #PHIvsLAC
→ https://t.co/dhbVnkp0jY pic.twitter.com/AbtDVlTzLr
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 8, 2025
The Chargers get their first-round pick back before an important matchup.
Hampton will play for the Chargers on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Hampton has not played since Week 5 due to an ankle injury.
In five games, Hampton rushed for 314 yards and two touchdowns on 66 carries. Hampton also caught 20 passes for 136 yards.
The Chargers selected Hampton with the No. 22 pick in April’s draft. The North Carolina product was a two-time first-team All-American who rushed for 3,565 yards and 36 touchdowns in three seasons.
Running back Hassan Haskins, who hurt his hamstring in Week 7, was also activated from injured reserve. Vidal has 543 yards and three touchdowns on 121 carries. Vidal also has 13 receptions for 63 yards and one touchdown.
It’s unclear how coach Jim Harbaugh will handle the Chargers’ backfield now that Hampton is back. A timeshare between Hampton and Vidal is expected at first, with the former easing back into the system.
Monday night’s game will reveal a lot about the future of the Chargers’ backfield.
Chargers Enter Final Stretch of 2025 Season
nite show pic.twitter.com/3zvoKnBpWA
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 8, 2025
The Chargers have given themselves a strong chance to make the AFC Playoffs thanks to an 8-4 start. Before Monday’s game, the Chargers are the No. 6 seed in the AFC.
The Chargers enter Monday night’s game having won four of their last five.
The Chargers have a 74% chance of making the playoffs, according to NFL.com. With a win over the Eagles, the Chargers’ chances increase to 74%. If the Chargers lose, their probability decreases to 50%.
With the Kansas City Chiefs’ loss on Sunday night, either the Chargers or the Denver Broncos will win the AFC West. The Broncos are 11-2 and hold a two-game lead over the Chargers.
The Chargers defeated the Broncos in Week 3 and will rematch in Denver in Week 18.
After tonight’s game, the Chargers’ remaining schedule: Kansas City Chiefs, at Dallas Cowboys, vs. Houston Texans, and at Denver Broncos.
Quarterback Justin Herbert is listed as questionable for Monday’s game with a fractured left hand. Herbert underwent surgery on his hand earlier last week in hopes of playing against the Eagles.
If Herbert can’t play, backup Trey Lance would start at quarterback.
The Chargers are trying to make the postseason for the second consecutive year under Harbaugh.
