Johnston was knocked out of the game with a likely concussion after the hit in the first quarter.
Quentin Johnston injury update: Chargers WR displays 'fencing posture' after possible concussion vs. Rams originally appeared on The Sporting News
Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston likely suffered a concussion after taking a scary hit in Los Angeles' preseason Week 2 game against the Rams.
Johnston was trying to make a catch downfield on a deep ball from Justin Herbert when he took a helmet-to-helmet shot from Rams safety Tanner Ingle, who was sprinting across the field.
The concern for Johnson is very high because he exhibited fencing posture when he hit the ground. Concussions that result in a fencing position are considered to be more severe.
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Here's a look at what happened to Johnston on Saturday.
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Quentin Johnston injury update
Johnston took a massive hit from Ingle as he was trying to catch a deep pass. The safety put his head down and made contact with the wide receiver's head as he was looking for the ball. The back of Johnston's head hit the ground before he went into the fencing posture.
Quentin Johnston displayed fencing posture towards the end of this clip.
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) August 16, 2025
Looked like his head slammed into the turf after the hit too.
Likely concussion.
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Johnston eventually regained consciousness and was able to move his arms and legs. He was carted off the field and taken to the locker room for further evaluation.
Get well soon Quentin Johnston ⚡️🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/0PMMudKP1m
— Chargers Country (@ChargersCountry) August 16, 2025
Johnston was slated to be an important pass catcher for Los Angeles this season opposite of Ladd McConkey. The former caught 55 passes for 711 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
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