Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Saturday, December 14, 2024 77° Today's Paper


SportsTop News

Chargers list Rivers as having chest injury


San Diego Chargers coach Mike McCoy, right, talked with quarterback Philip Rivers during warmups prior to a game against the Oakland Raiders, Nov. 16, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

SAN DIEGO » Philip Rivers is listed on the San Diego Chargers’ practice report as having a chest injury and coach Mike McCoy says the quarterback will play Sunday against St. Louis.

Rivers was listed as a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.

McCoy refused to be specific when asked if it was a rib injury.

After Sunday’s victory against Oakland, tight end Antonio Gates let it slip that Rivers has been dealing with "a very severe rib injury" for the last three or four weeks.

On Monday, McCoy said Rivers hadn’t been treated for a rib injury.

Gates later backtracked, saying his comments had been taken out of context.

Says Rivers: "I can honestly say there is nothing going on hindering me in any way."

Comments are closed.