The former first-round pick exited a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams after taking a hard hit to the helmet from Rams safety Tanner Ingle. No flag was called on the play, which was the Chargers offense's third play of the game. The hit left Johnston on the field in an apparent fencing response.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston left the preseason game against the host Los Angeles Rams on a medical cart after taking a big hit on the third play from scrimmage on Saturday in Inglewood,

The wide receiver remained down on the field for several minutes before rising and walking under his own power to a nearby cart during the 23-22 loss. Coach Jim Harbaugh says it “could have been a