Elijah Molden
S LAC (12)
Sun 1/11/26 6:57 PM

Molden (hamstring) is active for Sunday night's wild-card matchup against New England.
EDGE Analysis
Molden will be good to go for the opening round of the postseason, ultimately being given the green light to play after logging a week's worth of limited practices with a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old will operate in his starting role alongside Derwin James at safety versus the Patriots.

Elijah Molden
S LAC (12)
Fri 1/9/26 3:12 PM

Molden (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Patriots, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Molden was sidelined for the Chargers' Week 18 loss to the Broncos due to a hamstring injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he could suit up Sunday. The 26-year-old from Washington is an integral part of Los Angeles' secondary, recording 52 total tackles and one interception across 12 appearances this season. If active for the wild-card round, Molden will likely operate as the Chargers' top free safety.

Elijah Molden
S LAC (12)
Wed 1/7/26 7:28 PM

Molden (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Molden sat out the team's regular-season finale at Denver because of a lingering hamstring injury, and it's still bothering him as the Bolts begin preparing for their wild card tilt at New England. Unless he upgrades to full participation Thursday or Friday, he'll be expected to carry an injury designation into the weekend.

Elijah Molden
S LAC (12)
Sat 1/3/26 6:25 PM

Molden (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Molden was already doubtful to suit up, and with the Chargers sitting Justin Herbert (left hand/rest), it makes sense that the team would want to preserve other players' health for the playoffs. Newly signed defensive back Marcus Maye will likely take over Molden's role for Week 18.

Elijah Molden
S LAC (12)
Fri 1/2/26 10:02 PM

Molden (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Molden has started all 12 games in which he's appeared this season, but his regular season appears to be over. If that's the case, he'll finish with 52 tackles (28 solo) and one interception on 75 percent of the defensive snaps.

Elijah Molden
S LAC (12)
Sun 12/21/25 12:01 PM

Molden (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Molden was able to log limited practices throughout the week, and the effort has paid off as the free safety will be able to suit up against the Cowboys. In the 26-year-old's last full game against the Raiders, he logged five tackles, including two solo, through 96 percent of defensive snaps.

Elijah Molden
S LAC (12)
Fri 12/19/25 4:32 PM

Molden (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Molden suffered a hamstring injury against the Eagles that kept him out in Week 15 versus the Chiefs. With limited participation in practice all week, the 26-year-old has a chance to play Sunday. The fifth-year pro has 46 tackles (26 solo) in nine games played this season. Tony Jefferson will likely start if Molden is unable to play.

Elijah Molden
S LAC (12)
Sun 12/14/25 12:23 PM

Molden (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Molden was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 14 against the Eagles. He'll be sidelined for Sunday's game, which opens the door for Tony Jefferson to start at safety. Molden will aim to return for the Chargers' Week 16 tilt against the Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 21.

Elijah Molden
S LAC (12)
Fri 12/12/25 3:54 PM

Molden (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old didn't practice all week after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 14 win over the Eagles. Molden is an important piece of the Chargers' secondary, recording 46 total tackles through 10 appearances this season. If he's sidelined as expected Sunday, Tony Jefferson will likely start at free safety.

Elijah Molden
S LAC (12)
Wed 12/10/25 5:08 PM

Molden (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Molden suffered a hamstring injury during Monday's win over the Eagles and was forced off the field early, so it's little surprise to see him sidelined at practice. The starting safety will have two more chance to get in at least limited on-field reps ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs.