Chargers Officially Place Stevie Johnson On IR

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Updated: August 12, 2016

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune the San Diego Chargers have placed wide reciever Stevie Johnson on the injury reserve list.

Stevie Johnson going on IR. James Jones needs big preseason to prove he can still do it. Tyrell Williams, Dontrelle Inman stepping up.

— Kevin Acee (@sdutKevinAcee) August 11, 2016

Ricky Henne of Chargers.com spoke to quaterback Philip Rivers about the Steve Johnson news.

Rivers on Stevie Johnson out for year. “It’s tough…Other guys are going to have to step up to fill that void.”

— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) August 11, 2016

Henne provided further information.

Coach McCoy confirms that Stevie Johnson will be out for the year. Stevie’s message to the team – It’s time for someone younger to step up.

— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) August 11, 2016

With the injury some of the other Chargers weapons will have to step up. Antonio Gates and Keenan Allen are two of the most lethal weapons Rivers has and now they need to find that third option.

As more information surfaces on the Chargers and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.

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