Chargers' Okung won't be ready for Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco announced Thursday that left tackle Russell Okung will not be ready for Week 1, according to ESPN's Eric Williams.

Okung is recovering from a pulmonary embolism he suffered in June because of blood clots. Telesco said the team will have a more concrete update on his status in a couple of weeks.

The team placed the veteran blocker on the non-football illness list in July. The 30-year-old missed all of training camp but said shortly after he still expects to play this season.

Okung's absence is a major blow to Los Angeles' offensive line. 2018 undrafted free agent Trent Scott is expected to man Philip Rivers' blindside in Okung's stead.

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