Tyrell Williams missed his second practice Thursday in as many days, dealing with a torn right labrum he suffered Sunday in Houston. It is the same labrum he tore as a senior at Western Oregon.

He played through that 2014 injury, not having surgery until the offseason.

He appears ready to do so again.

“I feel good so far,” Williams said. “I should be 100 percent by Sunday. I feel fine. I feel fine.”


Although the Chargers wide receiver has yet to practice this week, it certainly seems premature to rule him out for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. He expressed confidence Thursday in his weekend availability, confident enough to provide a quick demonstration.

One hundred percent? His own words were repeated back to him.

Williams did not backtrack, repeating that he was OK. Asked if he theoretically could a hail a cab today with his right arm, he didn’t hesitate, either.

“Oh yeah,” Williams said, waving his right arm over his shoulder. “Got lucky I guess. I feel good.”


Ultimately, more will be known Friday.

Perhaps, the 24-year-old who leads the Chargers with 51 receptions, 790 yards and five touchdowns will join teammates in practice for the first time this week. Regardless, his official game status will be announced afterward, part of the team’s final weekly injury report. It is possible he could play with a brace, which may offer some limitation of his shoulder movement.

Coach Mike McCoy has been upbeat this week when asked about Williams.

“This is something he’s dealt with before he got here in college,” McCoy said, “so he’s played with this before. He understands what he’s dealing with. He knows what he can and can’t do.”


Williams was one of four Chargers not to practice Thursday.

Inside linebacker Jatavis Brown (knee) is progressing toward a return, but he has missed the past three games and could be going on four Sunday. Sources say outside linebacker Jerry Attaochu (foot) is out for the season, although he is still on the 53-man roster. Cornerback Brandon Flowers (concussion) remains week to week.

Sunday is expected to mark Flowers’ second missed game over a three-week period, which includes the bye week. He missed four games to a concussion earlier this season.

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