Chargers lose two players

Right tackle Bryan Bulaga is put on injured reserve and defensive back Chris Harris Jr. is ruled out for Sunday.

The Chargers placed right tackle Bryan Bulaga on injured reserve Friday and also ruled out defensive back Chris Harris Jr. for Sunday against Dallas.

Bulaga was unable to practice this week after missing the second half of the team’s season opener at Washington because of a back injury. Harris, the most experienced member of the secondary, played all but one defensive snap in Week 1. He is dealing with a shoulder injury.

Coach Brandon Staley said he doesn’t believe either situation is long term.

With Bulaga out, the Chargers re-signed veteran offensive lineman Michael Schofield III. He started 39 games for them from 2017 to 2019.

— Jeff Miller

Among players placed on injured reserve: Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith (back); Baltimore cornerback Chris Westry (knee); Cleveland linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (hamstring). Also ruled out this week: Ravens defensive end Derek Wolfe (back/hip); Las Vegas running back Josh Jacobs (toe/ankle); New England linebacker Kyle Van Noy (throat injury); Miami receiver Will Fuller (personal issue); and Minnesota defensive end Everson Griffen (concussion), linebacker Anthony Barr (knee) and left tackle Christian Darrisaw (groin).

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