Chargers sign high-upside WR to practice squad

The Chargers added another potential weapon for Justin Herbert.

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The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Thursday that they've signed wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr to the practice squad.

Shenault Jr, a former second round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars, had two solid seasons from 2019-2020. He reached 600 receiving yards in each of his first two seasons with the Jaguars, before being traded to the Carolina Panthers ahead of the 2022 season. Since then, Shenault Jr hasn't made much of an impact in the passing game in his time with the Panthers, and most recently Seattle Seahawks.

The Seahawks released Shenault Jr earlier in the week after a nightmare game against the New York Jets on Sunday. He fumbled two kick returns, losing one in the process. The hope now is Shenault Jr can become somewhat of a factor in the Chargers' passing game.

The Chargers could really use the help, too, with Ladd McConkey battling multiple injuries and free-agent arrival DJ Chark unable to earn snaps.

we've signed WR Laviska Shenault Jr. to the practice squad and released WR Dez Fitzpatrick from the practice squad

— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 5, 2024

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