Chargers altering practices ahead of NFL playoffs due to Los Angeles wildfires

The Los Angeles Chargers are keeping practice plans flexible with the region dealing with the wildfires in the Los Angeles area ahead of the team’s playoff game against the Houston Texans.

According to ESPN’s Kris Rhim, the Chargers have limited the time outside for players: “Air quality in El Segundo is at 201, which is considered very unhealthy for breathing, 300 is hazardous.”

Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman told reporters that head coach Jim Harbaugh has multiple different practice plans on the table in the coming days, depending on air quality reports.

Beyond football, Roman said that Chargers wideouts coach Sanjay Lal has a home impacted by the wildfires, according to Rhim.

As of this writing, no formal word on whether the Chargers will alter travel plans for Saturday, where they visit the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the playoffs with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET.

Justin Herbert & the #Chargers continuing their Wild Card prep for the #Texans. LA has adjusted their practice schedule to limit players time outdoors with the poor air quality from the fires. Only offense on the field during this portion. Defense to come out later. pic.twitter.com/a3U7HMUHjU
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