All the Chargers had to do Sunday was take care of business against a backup QB in Kansas City. It wasn’t meant to be. The Chargers season ended with a 19-7 loss to the Chiefs, that allowed the Ravens to sneak into the 6th spot in the AFC with their home win over the Browns. […]
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Novak Inked to Kick Sunday for Injured Keading
The Chargers have signed kicker Nick Novak to replace Nate Kaeding for Sunday’s game at Kansas City. To make room for Novak on the roster, the Chargers released offensive lineman Reggie Wells. Kaeding hurt his groin in practice Friday. After Kaeding tore up his knee on the opening kickoff of the 2011 season opener, Novak […]
Kicker Nate Keading Leaves Practice with a Groin Injury
Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding cut practice short on Friday because of a groin injury. Kaeding who is 7-for-7 on field goals, hadn’t been listed on the injury report this season but was reported as limited on Friday. “He was sore when he started kicking today, and wasn’t able to continue,” coach Norv Turner said. “That’s […]
New Kicker Nick Novak Familiar with Chargers
New Chargers kicker Nick Novak figures he won the job with the team because of familiarity. Novak, who was in training camp with the Chargers in 2010, signed a two-year contract after beating out two other kickers on Tuesday. He went through his first practice with the Bolts on Wednesday. Novak replaces Nate Kaeding, who […]
Chargers Sign Kicker Nick Novak to a Two-Year Deal
The Bolts have a new veteran kicker, as Tuesday the team inked Nick Novak to a two-year contract. Novak takes the spot of the injured Nate Kaeding. Kaeding tore a ligament in his left leg during the season’s opening kickoff, which Minnesota’s Percy Harvin returned 103 yards for a touchdown on Sunday. Kaeding was placed […]
Chargers On the Lookout for a Kicker with Keading Out
One week into the season, the Chargers are already looking into a replacement for their kicker, Nate Keading, who appears to be out for the year with a torn ACL. Kaeding was injured during the runback by Vikings returner Percy Harvin to start the game. The return ended up going for a score. Though P […]