Chargers Injury News: Joey Bosa’s Status TBD for Sunday’s AFC Bout With Titans

The star pass rusher could miss Week 2.

On an afternoon where he and many of his Chargers teammates were unable to manage any pressure against a depleted offensive line, one Bolts pass rusher may be at risk of missing Week 2 on the road. 

Facing the Titans for their upcoming matchup, Joey Bosa's status according to his head coach is very up in the air due to injury concern. 

Brandon Staley said Joey Bosa had some hamstring soreness after the game and his status is TBD

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Bosa, who missed much of last year with a groin issue, has started off his 2023 season on the wrong foot concerning injury once again. 

Staley's defense that already looked quite vulnerable, especially in the secondary, could risk losing one of their best pass rushers against Tennessee on the road.

Failing to win at home to make an early statement in the AFC playoff race, the Chargers' mentality without a few key pieces of their team in practice on Wednesday has to be significantly lower than it could've been. 

At his best, Bosa is one of the best pass rushers in football and his combination with Khalil Mack theoretically should've made them the top sack artists in the NFL. 

Health has been a concern for the older Bosa and his status against the Titans is very much up in the air after a disappointing Week 1. 

Joining Bosa on the injury report from Wednesday's practice were Austin Ekeler in the offensive backfield and Eric Kendricks as the defensive signal caller in the middle of the field. 

All three of these players missing the Titans game could spell disaster against a motivated team that also started their year 0-1. 

DeAndre Hopkins could run wild against a vulnerable secondary if Bosa is unable to make it tougher on Ryan Tannehill, finding open space without Kendricks' own presence. 

We can only hope that Bosa returns sooner rather than later for an increasingly more vital competition for the Bolts.