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Boley has been out about a month after having surgery on his right knee. Canty has not played since sustaining a calf injury in the season opener.

Chargers LB Tim Dobbins was carted off the field during the second quarter against the Raiders with a knee injury.

By Tod Leonard This being the week of Halloween, Chargers center Nick Hardwick was back yesterday in what he called "the costume." That would be a practice jersey and helmet, and though Hardwick might still be at least a couple of weeks away from game action, his presence with the team on the practice field was a welcome sight for the Chargers.

" Darren Sproles has been in the NFL since 2005. He's played in 53 games, including the postseason.

Seven San Diego Chargers players missed practice on Thursday, including running back LaDainian Tomlinson, outside linebacker Shawne Merriman and rookie right guard Louis Vasquez.

August 25, 2009, 11:51 a.m. The need for depth on the defensive line and a phenomenal offseason could mean Ogemdi Nwagbuo makes the Chargers' 53-man roster next month.

LaDainian Tomlinson got his wish -- a handful of carries in August. The San Diego Chargers' star running back played in an exhibition game for the first time since 2005, carrying four times for 10 yards and catching one pass from Philip Rivers for 8 yards in the Chargers' 20-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night.

July 27, 2009, 1:19 p.m. Rookies and a handful of veterans completed the first workout of training camp -- or what should more aptly be refered to as pre-training camp.

Cletis Gordon is entering his fourth season. He's scheduled to make $1.45 million in 2009.

June 15, 2009, 1:08 p.m. This week's four on-field practices are for rookies and select second-, third- and fourth-year players and even one player entering his sixth season.

Scan the defensive stats from last season and you'll be shocked to see how bad a year it was for the San Diego Chargers on that side of the ball.