Nikko Reed is listed among Chargers inactives, affecting depth at WR and special teams. Reed’s absence prompts a closer look at LA’s receiver rotations and potential opportunistic plays if targets shift to other pass-catchers.

Reed, undrafted, signed with Chargers, earned preseason eye-turning snaps; potential special-teams and depth-zone contributions as season progresses

Nikko Reed adds veteran-level CB depth to the Chargers’ secondary, contributing to a sturdier cover unit behind the starters. Reed’s presence signals a more versatile rotation at cornerback, potentially increasing fantasy value for the Chargers’ DBs and offering speculative upside for those monitoring rotation shifts.

Nikko Reed is emerging as depth corner with ball skills after locking down reps in practice and preseason. He logged a Hall of Fame Game interception and posted six tackles, four passes defended, and an interception overall in the summer slate, signaling potential subpackage and special-teams contributions early in the season.

Reed has been a consistent presence in camp, and his takeaways—an INT and a 'plays a day' mentality—have him on coaches’ radar. His six tackles, an interception, and three passes defended in the preseason highlight a potential depth role in the secondary. With Donte Jackson, Tarheeb Still, Cam Hart and Benjamin St-Juste entrenched as starters, Reed’s steady camp could be the X-factor for a dark-horse roster stance or a late-season contribution.