Rulon Velvet Jones
09-28-2010, 02:16 PM
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ae745c/article/chargers-lb-english-has-foot-surgery-vasquez-avoids-procedure
Coming off a tough loss at Seattle, the Chargers were hit with more bad news Tuesday afternoon: Outside linebacker Larry English had foot surgery and will miss an undetermined amount of time, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
English, who was inactive for the 27-20 loss to the Seahawks, has had problems with the foot since training camp. English won't be placed on injured reserve, but his procedure further depletes a position that also lost Shawne Merriman to a calf injury Sunday.
The news was better for the offense. Starting right guard Louis Vasquez won't need knee surgery but is expected to miss a minimum of two games, the Union-Tribune reported.
The Chargers also could have rookie running back Ryan Mathews back for Sunday's game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals. Mathews emerged pain free Monday from his most extensive workout since sustaining an ankle injury. Mathews was inactive for the loss at Seattle.
"They let me get after it today," Mathews said. "It didn't hurt. I felt like my normal self."
Vasquez, who has a sprained medial collateral ligament, was injured during the first quarter Sunday. Tyronne Green replaced Vasquez and likely will start this Sunday against the Cardinals.
The Chargers also re-signed safety Quinton Teal, who was waived at the final cutdown earlier this month.
Coming off a tough loss at Seattle, the Chargers were hit with more bad news Tuesday afternoon: Outside linebacker Larry English had foot surgery and will miss an undetermined amount of time, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
English, who was inactive for the 27-20 loss to the Seahawks, has had problems with the foot since training camp. English won't be placed on injured reserve, but his procedure further depletes a position that also lost Shawne Merriman to a calf injury Sunday.
The news was better for the offense. Starting right guard Louis Vasquez won't need knee surgery but is expected to miss a minimum of two games, the Union-Tribune reported.
The Chargers also could have rookie running back Ryan Mathews back for Sunday's game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals. Mathews emerged pain free Monday from his most extensive workout since sustaining an ankle injury. Mathews was inactive for the loss at Seattle.
"They let me get after it today," Mathews said. "It didn't hurt. I felt like my normal self."
Vasquez, who has a sprained medial collateral ligament, was injured during the first quarter Sunday. Tyronne Green replaced Vasquez and likely will start this Sunday against the Cardinals.
The Chargers also re-signed safety Quinton Teal, who was waived at the final cutdown earlier this month.