Chargers Lose Branden Oliver For 2016 Season
- Updated: August 29, 2016
According to Micheal Gehlken of the San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Chargers running back Branden Oliver will miss the 2016 season due to an Achilles injury.
Chargers RB Branden Oliver (Achilles) has been ruled out for the season, source said.
— Michael Gehlken (@sdutGehlken) August 28, 2016
Gehlken reported further details on the news.
Mike McCoy opens press conference confirming Achilles for Chargers RB Branden Oliver. His disappointment clear: “We’re going to miss him.”
— Michael Gehlken (@sdutGehlken) August 28, 2016
Oliver went undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft. He has spent his entire career with the Chargers breaking on to the scene in 2014 where he rushed for over 500 yard and totaled almost 275 receiving yards.
Last season with the Bolts Oliver rushed for 108 yards and totaled 112 receiving yards. Oliver was set to contribute to the club this season but looks like Melvin Gordon and Danny Woodhead will take on even more responsibility.
As more information surfaces on the Chargers and their injuries we will keep you up to date.
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