Packers running back Eddie Lacy sat out practice after suffering a concussion in Green Bay's loss to the Seahawks. The hard-charging runner leads off our Wednesday injury report.

The San Diego Chargers have placed veteran center Nick Hardwick on injured reserve with a neck injury. The veteran has been quarterback Philip Rivers' center for his entire career.

With the regular season right around the corner, Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers' first-team offense doesn't look ready for games that count. Here's what else we learned from Sunday's two-game slate.

San Chargers center Nick Hardwick has decided to return for an 11th NFL season. Hardwick had considered retirement, but instead will complete his three-year contract.

San Diego running back Ryan Mathews is questionable for the Chargers' game versus the Denver Broncos. Find out the rest of this weekend's injury updates.

Ryan Mathews used not-so-flattering words to describe the 2012 San Diego Chargers last week. However, teammates such as Donald Butler didn't appreciate being categorized.

Michael Lombardi identifies blue-chip and red-chip players at each offensive position entering the 2012 season. Where does Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton fall after a brilliant rookie campaign?

San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner will sit quarterback Philip Rivers and tight end Antonio Gates on Friday night against the Minnesota Vikings after pondering the laundry list of injuries along the offensive line.

Perennially considered one of the NFL's title contenders, two consecutive disappointing seasons have caused the San Diego Chargers to lose their luster, general manager A.J. Smith said.

Chargers take Baker with compensatory pick

Chargers, Hardwick agree to 3-year deal

Open for business: free agency set to begin

The Chargers missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, but was this truly surprising? Elliot Harrison says San Diego just isn't as talented as many folks seem to believe.