L.T. may miss rest of playoffs
January 5 San Diego Union-Tribune
"While they're using phrases like "day to day" and "we'll see," no one in the Chargers organization truly expects LaDainian Tomlinson to play Sunday at Pittsburgh.
But the Chargers will not place Tomlinson on injured reserve, in the hope that he still could play in the postseason.
"He might be able to play in another week if we were able to go on," coach Norv Turner said. "Or maybe he could play in another week after that."
The likelihood, according to sources, is that Tomlinson's severely strained groin will keep him out the rest of the postseason and will require surgery. But Turner reported Sunday that the injury "is not any worse" after Tomlinson played on it Saturday.
Michael Bennett, who was active for the first time Saturday after being acquired on waivers on Nov. 12, carried four times for 24 yards against the Indianapolis Colts and likely will get more work in Pittsburgh.
Darren Sproles looked as if he had gone 15 rounds as he walked from Qualcomm Stadium on Saturday after carrying 23 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns.
"We've got (Sproles) packed in ice back in the training room right now. We'll let him out on Friday," Turner said with a laugh. "Yeah, there's a concern. He was absolutely exhausted. We'll get him a lot of rest this week.
"Michael Bennett, we'll get him ready to go, and he's going to be able to do a little more than he did last week. We're down to the point where everyone's going to do whatever it takes.""Link
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