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Injury analysis: Chargers and Steelers

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Both the Chargers and Steelers are dealing with injuries to their offensive line.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Thursday’s report that the Chargers will fire head coach Norv Turner at the end of the season hasn’t affected his team’s preparation for Sunday’s game against the Steelers, Turner says. Turner said that he was back at the office early this morning…

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Antonio Gates said he'll play like he has to earn a job for next year.

ESPN.com

The San Diego Chargers entered the week thinking they’d be without three starting offensive linemen Sunday at Pittsburgh. Now, there appears to be a chance one could play. Left tackle Mike Harris is questionable with an ankle injury, but he is hopeful o…

Tracy Ringolsby, MLB.com

The recent hunting injury of Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner is the latest in a long line of obscure offseason mishaps by Major Leaguers, and it serves as a reminder that all activities come with a risk.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

It looks like the Chargers might have some degree of offensive line left Sunday. Left tackle Michael Harris was listed as questionable for their game at the Steelers with an ankle injury, but told Tom Krasovic of U-T San Diego he “definitely” expects …

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With a new coach and a better offensive line, Philip Rivers will return to his previous form, which would place him back among the game's elite.

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Chargers left tackle Mike Harris didn't practice this week but said he expects to play against Steelers.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Steelers left guard Willie Colon practiced for the second consecutive day Friday and is listed as probable, as Pittsburgh prepares to play San Diego on Sunday.

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Steel City no place for a beaten-down visitor ... or is it?

CNNSI.com

The Redskins' option offense is giving opponents fits behind the play-action scheme of RGIII. Now the Ravens will be tasked with stifling Washington's well-oiled attack, says Peter King.

Peter King, CNNSI.com

So I am fairly smitten with this option offense Washington is running, called by offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and executed with precocious zeal by 22-year-old franchise quarterback Robert Griffin III. A big test comes Sunday at home against Balti…

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Houston Texans (11-1) at New England Patriots (9-3)

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The only bit of suspense left in the Chargers season is whether or not both coach Norv Turner and General Manager A.J. Smith will be fired when the year comes to an end. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune wrote Thursday that both men will be sent…

Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com

The Department of Labor is investigating whether the staffing company contracted to work Chargers games has been using unpaid high schoolers as security, ticket takers, and head coach. More »

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The general manager's firing after the season will cap his 10-year run.