Ryan Mathews is practicing, but his status remains up in the air.
Ryan Mathews, Antonio Gates Expected To Play Week 3 For Chargers
Mathews told the Union-Tribune:
Gates suffered a rib injury on Sept. 10 in the Chargers’ season opener that left him sidelined last week. He was a limited participant on Wednesday, though head coach Norv Turner said he “looked good.” How his body reacts to Wednesday’s practice will determine his participation on Thursday.
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According to a tweet from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews is unlikely to play against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
Mathews practiced this week but it looks like he hasn’t recovered from his collarbone injury enough to see the field on Sunday.
Read Article >Ryan Mathews Injury: Chargers RB Cleared For Contact, Limited In Practice
Here is the latest from San Diego:
Most figured Mathews was facing four-to-six weeks before returning to the field. It has now been five weeks, so it is pretty apparent he is on schedule to return sooner rather than later. Chargers head coach Norv Turner has said Mathews will play as soon as he feels up to it physically, and him putting on pads and a helmet on Thursday can only mean good things moving forward.
Read Article >Ryan Mathews Injury: Chargers RB Practices Less, Still Day-To-Day
Head coach Norv Turner said that there was no setback to his recovery and he expects the progression to continue. Mathews was held to mental reps only and did not participate in any team drills.
“It’s just the plan we have,” said Turner. “He worked pretty hard to the side. He just didn’t practice. We’ll get him out there as soon as we can.”
Read Article >Ryan Mathews Injury: Chargers RB Expected Out Monday Night
Matthews suffered a broken clavicle on Aug. 9 and was originally handed a 4-6 week recovery timetable. Here’s what he had to say Friday about his journey back to the playing field:
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Read Article >Ryan Mathews Injury: Chargers RB Not Taking Hits Yet
The Bolts are hoping to ease him back into practices while slowly increasing the contact he takes, though head coach Norv Turner noted that there is no timetable for his return.
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Read Article >Chargers Optimistic About Early Return For Ryan Mathews
Mathews will be counted on as the primary running back for the Chargers upon his return.
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