Omarion Hampton set for Week 14 return after Chargers roster moves

The Los Angeles Chargers received some great news on the injury front, as they've activated rookie Omarion Hampton from IR. Hampton, who hasn't played since Week 5 due to a fractured ankle, will make his return on Monday night against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Sources: The #Chargers are activating rookie RB Omarion Hampton and he will play Monday night vs the Eagles.

Hampton has been sidelined since suffering an ankle fracture Week 5, but was off to a stellar start with 450 total yards and 3 TDs on 4.8 YPC. Big news for the Bolts. pic.twitter.com/SsmSu8gXIT
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) December 6, 2025

Talk about coming back at the perfect time, as the Chargers could use all the help they can get as they make a push for the playoffs over these next five weeks. Hampton was seriously progressing each week earlier in the season, as he rushed for 314 yards and two touchdowns on nearly five yards per carry. He even notched a 128-yard performance, which was in Week 4 against the New York Giants.

With Hampton making his return, let's take a look at what it means for the Bolts backfield going forward.

Omarion Hampton's return could force a different look with Kimani Vidal in the fold

During Hampton's absence, 2024 sixth-round pick Kimani Vidal filled in admirably, rushing for 543 yards and three touchdowns on 4.5 yards per carry. After seeing what Vidal is capable of, the Bolts cannot completely abandon his services with Hampton returning.

Of course, the first-round pick pedigree will come into play, as Hampton will resume his role as the Bolts' primary ballcarrier. With Vidal's performance over the last eight games, it'd be foolish for them to subject him to the bench. Maybe even run some 21/22 personnel with both of them on the field, especially in the passing game as both have surefire hands.

#PHIvsLAC game status

QUESTIONABLE — Omarion Hampton, Hassan Haskins, Justin Herbert, Otito Ogbonnia

OUT — Tucker Fisk
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 6, 2025

This is honestly a good problem for the Bolts to have. They don't have to put a full workload on Hampton's shoulders out the gate, as they can use Vidal to take some of the pressure off initially. Going forward, the Bolts could potentially form a formidable duo in the backfield, just as the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears have done recently.

Hampton's return should be exciting to watch.

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