Chargers HC Brandon Staley provides updates ahead of Thursday Night Football

After defeating the Giants, the Chargers are nearly 72 hours away from taking the field against division-rival Chiefs. Several key players’ statuses are looming, with the latest being Rashawn Slater.

Brandon Staley confirmed that Slater tested positive for COVID-19, adding that there’s still a chance he plays on Thursday night.

However, Slater would need to have two negative tests at least 24 hours apart and be asymptomatic for 48 hours for that to happen.

A few notables did not play against New York, star safety Derwin James and wide receiver Keenan Allen.

James, who popped up on the injury report a day before the Week 13 matchup with a hamstring issue, is currently day-to-day, but Staley said he reported better today than he was yesterday.

Austin Ekeler left the game on Sunday with an ankle injury. Staley said it is “nothing major,” and he is expected back at practice this week.

Good news also applies for Allen, who is expected to play this week, barring any setback, according to Staley. Allen was ruled out with COVID-19.