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Jim Harbaugh Provides Injury Updates on Tarheeb Still, Derwin James & Omarion Hampton

The Chargers Head Coach said Tuesday that Still is expected to miss Sunday's road game against the Titans

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Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh gave a handful of injury updates at the beginning of his Tuesday press conference.

Perhaps the most important development is that second-year cornerback Tarheeb Still is not expected to play Sunday against the Titans. Still suffered a knee injury in Week 8.

"Tarheeb, working through something," Harbaugh said. "I don't think he'll be out there today practicing."

"I don't think he's likely for this week," Harbaugh added.

But safety Derwin James, Jr. (ankle) and right guard Mekhi Becton (knee), both of whom left Thursday's win over the Vikings, had a more positive outlook.

Harbaugh said he expects both James and Becton to practice on Tuesday. Joe Alt (ankle) will also practice after leaving Thursday's game late in the fourth quarter.

Harbaugh also announced that the Chargers will open the 21-day practice window for cornerback Deane Leonard, who has been on Injured Reserve since the start of the regular season.

Leonard is among the Bolts best special teams players, especially at gunner on punt coverage, and has also developed into a solid defender. He had an acrobatic interception in the Chargers Wild Card playoff game in January.

Finally, Harbaugh was asked about rookie running back Omarion Hampton, who went on Injured Reserve after Week 5 with an ankle injury.

"Omarion to me looks like he's getting better every day," Harbaugh said. "We know he won't be there this week though per league rules."

Hampton is eligible to return to practice next week after his missed his fourth games while on IR.

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