Palmer has been hounding Keenan Allen —who he may replace in 2023— about route running heading into his sophomore season.

Related Players: Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton

It looks like a lock that Palmer will have the WR3 role in Los Angeles and could play a massive role if Keenan Allen were to miss any time. Palmer filled in for Allen during Week 15 of last season, securing a 5-66-1 line during his rookie season. The article would go on to mention that the team could save almost $15 million in cap space if they were to move on from Allen after this season.

According to Staley, wide receiver Mike Williams, safety Nasir Adderley and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. will miss the pivotal game due to being on the reserve/COVID-19 list, per Fernando Ramirez of SI.

Related players: Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer, Jason Moore

Williams was added to the list on Christmas, and due to the 10-day quarantine rule for unvaccinated players, he will miss Sunday. The NFL recently updated their protocols so that vaccinated players could "test out" of protocols more quickly. Since Adderley and Harris have already been ruled out, it would appear they are unvaccinated as well, according to the story. It's possible Guyton could test out and return. Moore caught three passes for 56 yards in Week 16.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen was activated off the COVID list.

Related players: Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer

Good news for the Bolts heading into a key AFC West game on Thursday night against the Chiefs. Williams didn't practice on Monday because of a heel issue, but the return of Allen likely downgrades Guyton and Palmer a bit for Week 15, assuming Williams plays as well.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen will miss Week 14's game against the New York Giants because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Related Players: Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer

Williams is on the right track to play Week 14, which would go a long way to keep the Chargers from depending on two unproven wideouts.

Chargers WR Mike Williams has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He is deemed a close contact and is not officially ruled out for Week 14 yet.

Related Players: Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer

Dire time in the Chargers receiver room. Pick up Guyton and/or Palmer as WR3/flex options this week.