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| Shawne Merriman will approach this season on a "game-by-game basis," according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He said, "I'm going to play until I can't take it anymore. I'll go out there and do everything I can, put off the surgery till it's time to get it."
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| Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman will make a decision on what to do concerning his injured left knee by the end of the week, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Every doctor he has seen has told him he should undergo surgery, which would end his season. |
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| Chargers tackle Marcus McNeill will not play in the Chargers final preseason game and he may not be ready to suit up in Week 1 because of a stinger, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. L.J. Shelton has been manning the left tackle position in McNeill's stead. |
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| Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has decided to play with two torn ligaments in his knee, according to FoxSports.com. Merriman told the website that he was "100 percent" sure this was what he wanted to do. |
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| A member of the Chargers who has played in only six regular-season games has landed a new contract paying $6 million in guaranteed money, according to Pro Football Talk. Linebacker Jyles Tucker, undrafted in 2007 and under contract through 2008, would have been an “exclusive-rights free agent” (i.e., not a free agent) in 2009 and a restricted free agent in 2010. |
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| Chargers safety Steve Gregory signed a four-year contract extension, according to The Sports Network. |
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| Chargers diminutive running back Darren Sproles was excellent against the Seahawks in their preseason contest, rushing for 102 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries. |
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| Vincent Jackson made three grabs for 84 yards to help the Chargers beat the Seahawks by the score of 18-16 in Monday's preseason game. |
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| In defiance of the case laid to him by two doctors thus far, San Diego linebacker Shawne Merriman continues to seek varying opinions on the state of his left knee, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| Shawne Merriman will not rush a decision as to what to do about his injured knee (torn PCL), according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He is considering three main options. He can resume practicing and begin the season on time, have a minor surgery that would keep him out a short while or undergo reconstructive surgery that would erase his 2008 season. The main issues with the injured knee are pain, swelling, and instability. Coach Norv Turner said, "We're going to do everything we can to create a situation where he's not in pain and the leg gets the strength back and he's able to go play."
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| Shaun Phillips is limping with what is being deemed as a bruised right foot, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He said, "It just got stepped on and swelled up some. It's nothing much. I'll be fine, good to go." |
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| Antonio Gates participated in his first full workout Thursday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He said, "I was rusty; I hadn't had any contact since last January. But I was excited to be out there. I had been anxious to get back out there, so it felt good."
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| Shawne Merriman has ligament damage in his left knee and is weighing his options, according to the North County Times. He said, "It's a loose ligament and I'm waiting to get more info on what I need to do." Merriman was examined by Dr. James Andrews, as Merriman has been having recurring knee pain throughout training camp and hasn't practiced since playing in the preseason opener against the Cowboys on August 9. Coach Norv Turner said after Thursday's practice that he didn't want to speculate on how long Merriman might have to deal with knee pain. Turner expects Merriman to return to Chargers Park at some point on Friday, and said, "I think he can be close to 100 percent and get back with some real good rehab work. He's been doing a great job with it and I think he just needs some more time right now."
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| Shawne Merriman told the San Diego Union-Tribune that he has a torn posterior cruciate ligament. He does not yet know what he will do, but it is possible he will undergo season-ending surgery. |
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| Shawne Merriman missed Tuesday's practice to visit Dr. James Andrews in Alabama, according to the North County Times. He visited Andrews for a follow-up exam on his left knee. |
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| Antonio Gates was taken off the PUP list on Tuesday and worked individual drills during practice. "It’s another step forward," Gates tells the team's official web site. "Hopefully I’ll work my way back in there. I’m glad to be back practicing with my teammates and now you just hope things continue to go well." He is not expected to play in either of the final two preseason games. Gates is coming off surgery to repair his big left toe. |
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| Luis Castillo is hoping to play in the Monday night preseason game against the Seahawks. The defensive end has missed the last 10 days due to a sore back, but he stepped up his work on Tuesday. "(Castillo) didn’t go through anything that was physically demanding but he was able to get through a practice this morning and it was good," head coach Norv Turner tells the team's official web site. |
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| Antonio Gates, who is recovering from a surgically repaired toe, ran about 20 routes before the Chargers preseason game against the Rams and is feeling closer to normal again, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. quarterback Philip Rivers said, "He looked really good. That's encouraging for us." |
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| Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will probably sit out tonight's preseason game against the St. Louis Rams, according to Sporting News Today. |
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| Running back Darren Sproles clutched his right knee after fair-catching a punt on Saturday night. He limped off under his own power, NFL.com notes. |
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| Running back Jacob Hester rushed 12 times for 59 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Rams. |
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| Antonio Gates is still experiencing pain in his surgically repaired toe, but he has no intention of still being on the PUP list once the season has begun, according to the North County Times. "I refuse to be on that thing, man," Gates said. "I wouldn't imagine they would put me on it, based on the running I've been doing and the cutting I've been doing. I can feel some changes, but whether or not I can do it to the ability I need to (is the question). It looks OK, but the way it feels is the problem." |
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| Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has missed practice for three consecutive days and he may not play in the team's preseason game against St. Louis due to a virus, according to the AP. |
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| Chargers tight end Antonio Gates ran routes and caught passes on the sidelines before team practices on Tuesday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Although he is progressing, Gates is still experiencing a lot of discomfort saying, "It's not as comfortable as it looks. I got through it. The pain is tolerable.” |
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| Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding says that he feels as strong and as confident as he ever has, and Saturday’s preseason opener provided the fifth-year kicker with an opportunity to show just how good he’s feeling, according to the team's official website. Kaeding suffered a fractured fibula in his plant leg late last season, but he appears to be in full health after booting a 53-yard field goal in the second half of the Bolts’ win over the Dallas Cowboys Saturday to continue what has been an impressive training camp from the former Iowa Hawkeye. |
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| Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson returned to practice today, but he only participated in individual work, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| As the Chargers look to solidify their roster for the coming season, rookie fullback-in-training-for-tailback Jacob Hester is making a strong case to join the squad as the team's secondary rusher, according to the Associated Press. Hester ran for two touchdowns and the Chargers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 31-17 Saturday night in the first preseason game for each team. San Diego’s third-round draft pick out of LSU, Hester scored on runs of 1 and 2 yards. He gained 49 yards on 13 carries. |
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| Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson has been impressive in training camp, and San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers used the term "unbelievable" when describing his play, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| LaDainian Tomlinson will not play in tonight's preseason contest against the Cowboys, according to ESPN.com. |
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| Antonio Cromartie thinks he can snatch an NFL record 15 interceptions this season, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. When questioned about his lofty goal he said, "That's a very serious statement. A very, very serious statement."
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| Craig Davis looks ready to be a steady receiving option for the Chargers in his second season, according to Sporting News Today. Last year's first-round pick has been catching balls consistently and has been running strong all throughout camp. |
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| Vincent Jackson will not play Saturday against the Cowboys due to his hamstring ailment, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| Chargers tight end Antonio Gates has been present at Chargers training camp, but he hasn't practiced with teammates during drills as he continues to nurse his surgically-repaired foot. However, the team reports he is running and making cuts once or twice a day instead, and while the veteran believes he'll "definitely be ready for the opener" against the Carolina Panthers, Gates suggests he won't return at less than 100 percent, according to NFL.com. "This team is too talented and too dedicated to winning for me to come back and not be ready to contribute," Gates told the Tribune. "I wouldn't shortchange this team. Being out there and playing is one thing, but contributing is another." |
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| Philip Rivers will play about one quarter in the Chargers' exhibition opener Saturday against Dallas, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| Fullback Andrew Pinnock practiced on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing microfracture surgery on his left knee seven months ago, the team's official web site reports. "It was a big hurdle to me," Pinnock says. "I was able to put my pads on, get some reps, hit the bag and explode off. Coming out of my steps it felt good. I had a couple of passes where I really wanted to see where I was at as far as taking a flat route to my left and turning up on my left. I stuck my foot in the ground pretty hard a couple times and I didn’t feel anything different, so that was a relief." |
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| Vincent Jackson was great in the 2007 playoffs, and so far he has been one of the best players in training camp, showing new explosiveness, according to the San Deigo Union-Tribune. |
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