Charlie Kolar Returns for Chargers Week 5 Game Against Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers will have tight end Charlie Kolar available for their Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos after a forearm injury sidelined him for the previous two games. Eric Smith of the team's official website reported his return on October 11, 2026, following a week in which Kolar participated in practice on a limited basis.

Kolar's availability gives Los Angeles another option at tight end as the team prepares to face Denver. According to CBS Sports and RotoWire, his activation for Sunday's game came despite his restricted participation during the week.

NBC Sports reported on October 9 that Kolar had been listed as questionable because of the forearm injury. The tight end had missed several weeks after undergoing surgery for a broken forearm, but his status indicated that he was approaching a return to the lineup.

With Kolar back in the lineup, Oronde Gadsden is expected to move to the second position on the Chargers' tight end depth chart, according to CBS Sports. The change reflects the team's expected personnel arrangement for the Week 5 contest against Denver.

Kolar's return follows an extended absence caused by the injury and subsequent surgery. His limited practice participation during the week preceded confirmation that he would be active for the game, according to reports from the Chargers' official website and RotoWire.