Chargers’ Donald Parham Jr. should be released…

The Chargers announced Friday morning that tight end Donald Parham Jr. was alert and resting comfortably at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

The team’s statement also said Parham suffered a concussion and likely will be discharged from the hospital Friday.

Parham was taken off the field on a stretcher Thursday night after hitting his head on the turf at SoFi Stadium early in the Chargers’ 34-28 overtime loss to Kansas City.

He dived in an attempt to make a catch in the end zone and had the ball in his hands briefly before landing.

Parham remained motionless on the ground as the game was delayed for several minutes. He eventually was encircled by his teammates as medical personnel took him away.

Parham, 24, was born in Lakeland, Fla., and attended Lake Gibson High before going to Stetson University.

He signed with the Chargers as a free agent in April of 2020 and had 10 receptions for 159 yards and three touchdowns last season.

This season, Parham continued to emerge, with 20 catches for 190 yards and three scores. Coaches have praised Parham throughout his time with the Chargers for his development.

Head coach Brandon Staley is scheduled to meet with the media late Friday morning.