Tasked with a quick turnaround, the Los Angeles Chargers have made some interesting roster moves decisions ahead of kickoff against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football. There, the Chargers made some notable calls on injured players like Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins.

Rick Lovato is back on the Chargers active roster. The team announced that they’ve signed the long snapper to their 53-man squad.

The Chargers signed long snapper Rick Lovato to the active roster on Tuesday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, the Chargers placed defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia on injured reserve. He injured his elbow in the first quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Colts.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/chargers/onsi as Chargers injury woes get worse ahead of Week 9 with latest roster move. The Los Angeles Chargers aren’t getting any healthier at running back.

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