Chargers mum on injury status for breakout UDFA preseason star

The performance of undrafted free agent Eric Rogers, who intercepted two passes and returned one for a touchdown, may entice punters to bet on the Chargers overcoming injury setbacks this season, especially if Rogers's injury proves to be minor.

Los Angeles Chargers undrafted free agent Eric Rogers broke out in a way most simply don’t over the weekend, intercepting two passes during his team’s win over the New Orleans Saints. Rogers took one of those picks back for a touchdown, too, before suffering an injury late in the proceedings.

After the game, Rogers didn’t get to speak with the media, though he was in the locker room on crutches while receiving a game ball from head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Harbaugh wouldn’t share an update on Rogers’ status, but did have plenty of praise, as captured by the team’s official website:

"The pick 6, that was as good a play as I've ever seen. As good a play as you can make. The break on the ball, the avoid of the receiver, completing the catch to the ground. Then getting back up and he was rolling. Quite a big day by him. Really incredible."

Given how banged up the cornerback room has been for the Chargers this offseason, this was a good-bad combo at a tough time. If Rogers won’t miss much time, he’s firmly in the conversation with other rookies like Nikko Reed and Trikweze Bridges.

Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers won't say much on this injury yet.

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