EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Los Angeles Chargers are placing tight ends David Njoku and Charlie Kolar on injured reserve, coach Jim Harbaugh announced Monday.The moves, which will sideline both players for at least four games, will leave the Chargers with one tight end -- Oronde Gadsden -- on the active roster.Njoku was carted off the field in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders with a fibula injury. Kolar has a forearm injury.Kolar will be out "about a month," a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Njoku appeared to get injured while blocking for running back Omarion Hampton. The entire team came out onto the field to give Njoku well wishes as he exited.The Chargers signed Njoku to a one-year deal in May after he spent his first nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Kolar signed a three-year, $24.3 million contract with the Chargers in March after he spent his first four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.Njoku has eight receptions for 67 yards this season, while Kolar has three receptions for 21 yards.The Chargers are 0-2 to start the season after upset losses at home to the Arizona Cardinals and Raiders. Coming into this season, ESPN's Football Power Index gave the Chargers the fifth-highest chance to win the Super Bowl.ESPN's Kris Rhim contributed to this report.
