With both Charlie Kolar (forearm) and David Njoku (fibula) slated to go on injured reserve, the Chargers needed more depth at tight end behind second-year pro Oronde Gadsden. Rucci did not record a catch across four regular-season games with the Vikings in 2025, and he figures to serve mostly as a blocker on offense and a contributor on special teams, with Gadsden being the pass-catching tight end for Justin Herbert.
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This page tracks available injury information for Hayden Rucci, including reported status, injury details, expected return information and updates that may be relevant when evaluating NFL betting markets.
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