Source – Chargers RB Omarion Hampton expected to return Monday

Los Angeles– chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton Expected to play in “Monday Night Football” against eaglesa source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Saturday.

Hampton has not played since Week 5, when he fractured his left ankle, placing him on injured reserve. Hampton returned to practice last week, but the Chargers decided not to activate him against las vegas raiders,

He was practicing wearing the yellow jersey that coach Jim Harbaugh makes players dealing with injuries wear. But in Friday’s practice, Hampton was back in the blue with the rest of the offense, a sign he was progressing well.

As he did last week, Hampton said he feels ready to play and get back to his old form.

“If it was up to me I would always play,” Hampton said. “But I had to wait for the doctor. Whatever he says is what happens.”

Without Hampton, the Chargers are intent on running back Kimani VidalVidal, a sixth-round pick in 2024, was released before the Chargers’ roster cut to 53 players, but he returned to the practice squad and was signed to the active roster following Hampton’s injuries, najee harris,

Vidal, who had 43 carries for 155 yards last season, has emerged as the “No. 1 running back” according to Harbaugh. He has three games with 100 or more rushing yards, the most for a Chargers player in a season since Melvin Gordon in 2018.

“It’s amazing to see him go out there and present the way he does,” Hampton said. “…Me and him will be special.”

The Chargers selected Hampton at No. 22 overall in April, hoping he and Harris could execute the rushing attack that Harbaugh envisioned when he was hired.

Hampton had a slow start to the season, but he quickly became one of the Chargers’ most important players after Harris suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in the first half. denver broncos In week 3. With Harris lost, Los Angeles leaned heavily on Hampton, who gained a team-high 129 yards from scrimmage and scored his first NFL touchdown in the 23–20 victory.

Hampton served as a consistent, forceful force and safety valve in the passing game for Herbert, catching 17 passes from Weeks 3 to 5, second on the team among wide receivers. keenan allenHampton was third in the NFL in yards from scrimmage (364) in that span,

“I feel like I’m getting a little comfortable,” Hampton said. “I feel like I haven’t reached my full potential yet.”