Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton opens up about his return to the football field against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Omarion Hampton playing tonight after injury means confusion for Chargers RB Kimani Vidal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Chargers ' backfield was supposed to be a strength this season.

The Los Angeles Chargers received some great news on the injury front, as they've activated rookie Omarion Hampton from IR. Hampton, who hasn't played since Week 5 due to a fractured ankle, will make his return on Monday night against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles.

The Chargers rookie running back has been out since Week 5 with an ankle injury. Is he playing tonight vs. the Eagles? Here's the latest injury update

Coach Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday ruled out rookie running back Omarion Hampton, who hasn't played since Week 5 because of an ankle injury, for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Vidal established himself as a sneaky good waiver pickup in the middle of the fantasy football season. Even with Hampton back in the fold, the Chargers didn't abandon Vidal's services, as he earned the right to still receive carries on a consistent basis.

The Los Angeles Chargers have announced a roster move to make room for Omarion Hampton's Monday Night Football return vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Omarion Hampton logged practice activity this week and is pushing toward a potential Week 14 return against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sources: The #Chargers are activating rookie RB Omarion Hampton and he will play Monday night vs the Eagles. Hampton has been sidelined since suffering an ankle fracture Week 5, but was off to a stellar start with 450 total yards and 3 TDs on 4.8 YPC. Big news for the Bolts. pic.twitter.com/SsmSu8gXIT