Chargers RB Mike Tolbert will have a precautionary MRI exam on his knee Monday morning, according to a team source, but he isn’t expected to miss any significant time.

The initial tests on injured Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding reveal he’s likely out for the season with a left anterior cruciate ligament tear, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Mike Tolbert had a monster game with three touchdowns Sunday against the Vikings, but his afternoon ended on a negative note.

Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding was carted off the field Sunday following the opening kickoff in San Diego with an apparent left knee injury.

Punter Mike Scifres‘ five-year extension with the Chargers includes $9 million in guaranteed money, according to a league source.

The countdownm is finally down to one — one day until the 2011 NFL season begins. For the San Diego Chargers, who open their season Sunday at home against the Vikings, one represents where they finished last season in both total offense and total defense.

There are 14 days until the 2011 NFL season begins, and 14 is a special number for the Patriots in the last decade. Since 2001, the Patriots have lost only 14 home games, fewest in the NFL over that time. They’ve also won 14 playoff games, most in the NFL since 2001.

The Chargers announced that WR Malcom Floyd won’t return to Sunday night’s preseason game against the Cowboys due to a concussion.

Once a fantasy sleeper, Ryan Mathews’ draft value is going in the wrong direction as we close in on the regular season.

Free agent WR Malcom Floyd agreed to a two-year deal Friday to stay in San Diego, according to a league source.

The four-year contract that first-round draft pick Corey Liuget signed with the Chargers on Thursday has three years fully guaranteed, with the fourth year half-guaranteed in base salary and the other half designated as a March signing bonus, according to a league source.

Malcom Floyd is nearing a decision on a new team, and several teams remain interested in the receiver, according to league sources.

Two potential fantasy sleepers are already starting to lose some of their luster in training camp. Find out who’s draft value is falling.

Michael Crabtree is injured, Darren Sproles is in New Orleans, and Roy Williams is a Bear. Find out the fantasy implications right here.

The Saints didn’t waste time find a replacement for Reggie Bush, agreeing to a four-year, $14 million with free-agent RB Darren Sproles, who’s guaranteed $6 million, according to a league source.