October 3rd, 2009 
Jeff Copeland 
Posted in The injury reports are in and both the San Diego Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are coming into Sundays nights contest at less than full strength. The Chargers, however, seem to be getting healthier and will get back a couple players that could not play last week against the Dolphins. Here are the team’s reports:
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS:
Out
Nick Hardwick, C – ankle
Antwan Applewhite, OLB – hamstring
Travis Johnson, DE – groin
Questionable
Shawne Merriman, OLB – groin
Probable
Antoine Cason, CB – groin
Mike Scifres, P – groin
Ladainian Tomlinson, RB – ankle
Louis Vasquez, G – knee
PITTSBURGH STEELERS:
Out
David Johnson, TE – ankle
Troy Polamalu, S – knee
Doubtful
Willie Parker, RB – toe
Probable
Justin Hartwig, C – ankle
Matt Spaeth, TS – hip
Keiwan Ratliff, CB – illness
There seems to be a plethora of groin injuries…hmmmmmm