Gates Is Fine (1 Viewer)

[Gr00vus]

From this morning's San Diego Union Tribune:

Gates is fine

One day after missing practice with tightness in his back, tight end Antonio Gates returned and participated in the entire workout. Gates said he pushed himself hard during the practice, including in blocking drills, to make sure his back was OK. Afterward he said everything was fine.

Two other Chargers who missed all or part of practice Wednesday also went through the entire workout yesterday: linebacker Shawne Merriman (Achilles') and fullback Andrew Pinnock (hamstring). Barring any setbacks, it appears the Chargers will have everyone available Sunday except wide receiver Eric Parker.

Just wanted to counter some misinformation I'd read in a few other threads. Start him if you got him.

 

[Doug B]

Thanks, Groovus. We pretty much knew he was OK, but it's good to have solid confirmation posted.

 

[Gr00vus]

Thanks, Groovus. We pretty much knew he was OK, but it's good to have solid confirmation posted.

No problem. Like I said above I kept seeing people saying Gates was Doubtful and might not play this week and I just wanted to set the record straight so that people don't make mistakes with their lineups.Of course this could all change in an hour if Gates has trouble in practice today. But that's not going to happen.