Travis Benjamin WR FA Sun 9/29/19 9:06 AM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin (hip), who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, isn't in line to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The doubtful designation already made it unlikely that Benjamin wouldn't play Week 4, but Schefter's report adds further confirmation on that front. Though Benjamin hasn't made a major impact on offense this season, his absence looms larger than it normally might with fellow wideout Mike Williams (back), tight ends Virgil Green (groin) and Hunter Henry (knee) and running back Justin Jackson (calf) already ruled out for the contest.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Fri 9/27/19 2:58 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin (hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in Miami.
EDGE Analysis
With Mike Williams (knee) already ruled out, the Chargers will turn to Dontrelle Inman and Geremy Davis behind target hog Keenan Allen. The team also ruled out tight ends Hunter Henry (knee) and Virgil Green (groin), leaving Sean Culkin and Lance Kendricks as the healthy options at the position. Confirmation of Benjamin's active/inactive status will be available approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Fri 9/27/19 1:26 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin (hip) wasn't spotted at Friday's practice, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With that, Benjamin looks pretty iffy for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. If he misses the contest, added snaps in the Chargers' Week 4 offense would be available for Dontrelle Inman and Geremy Davis.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Thu 9/26/19 4:52 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin (hip) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
With no reps through the Chargers' first two practices of Week 4, Benjamin's availability for Sunday's game against the Dolphins is beginning to look like a question mark. Even when ostensibly healthy this season, Benjamin has made little impact on offense for the Chargers, hauling in only four of his 10 targets for 17 yards and no scores.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Wed 9/25/19 6:45 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Mike Williams (back) also missed Wednesday's practice, and if either of the two are limited at all (or out) Sunday against the Dolphins, Dontrelle Inman would be next up for added looks in the Chargers' Week 4 passing game.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Mon 9/23/19 11:53 AM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin caught two of his five targets for five yards in a 27-20 loss to the Texans on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
It's clear Benjamin is firmly behind Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams in terms of the Chargers' target tree. What's more, the speedy veteran did little with his season-high five targets, thus continuing a season-long trend in which Benjamin is averaging an astoundingly low 1.7 yards per target.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Tue 9/17/19 10:40 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin was targeted twice during Sunday's 13-10 loss to Detroit, but did not record a catch.
EDGE Analysis
Benjamin has jus 12 receiving yards through two weeks. He has been held to 25 yard or fewer in 14 of his past 18 regular season games. Benjamin doesn't seem to have much of a role in a passing offense that runs heavily through Keenan Allen and is seeking a heavy dose of Austin Ekeler to start the year.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Mon 9/9/19 11:50 AM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin caught two of his three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 30-24 overtime win over the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Besides Keenan Allen and Austin Ekeler, no Chargers pass catcher was much of a factor Sunday, including Benjamin. The speedy veteran did tally 31 offensive snaps, but working behind the aforementioned duo plus Mike Williams (knee) and Hunter Henry, it's unlikely Benjamin will put together consistent production.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Sat 8/10/19 1:09 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin (undisclosed) participated in practice Saturday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Chargers rested a number of their veterans in their preseason opener, including Benjamin, but it was still nice to see the speedy wideout return to practice after missing time earlier in the week.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Fri 8/9/19 11:09 AM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin (undisclosed) did not play in Thursday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
This shouldn't come as a surprise, as the Chargers wound up sitting a number of their projected starters including Philip Rivers, Keenan Allen, Mike Pouncey, Casey Hayward and Thomas Davis. Benjamin hasn't participated in practice since Tuesday, but the injury seems minor considering the team has declined to release any sort of information regarding the severity. The veteran wide receiver was listed as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Allen and Mike Williams in the team's latest unofficial depth chart.