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by Larry Hartstein |
Chargers looking to Chris Watt to replace Nick Hardwick
With longtime San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick retiring this week, the team will look to Chris Watt to replace him, reports ESPN.com. Watt started five games as a rookie and played in 12 overall, including some time at guard. “You just don’t plug a guy in and figure he’s going to fill [Hardwick’s] shoes right away,” general manager Tom Telesco said. “We’re happy with the guys we have, but no one is going to walk in and be Nick Hardwick on Day 1. And we’re not asking them to do that.” Offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris said he's looking forward to watching Watt develop."I think he has a lot of great qualities as an offensive lineman," D'Alessandris said. "He’s got a good mind. He wants to grow. He’s a sponge. He wants to absorb and learn.”
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Chargers center Nick Hardwick to announce retirement Tuesday
San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick is planning to announce his retirement from football on Tuesday, according to UTSanDiego.com. "I'm nervous about tomorrow just because it's so final," Hardwick said Monday. "To declare your intentions publicly and vocally, it's so final. But I'm also really excited. It's going to be a really good celebration of a fabulous career. I've had a lot of fun, and I learned a lot. That's where I am now, reflecting what I took from it." Hardwick suffered a neck injury in the first game of the season and was contemplating retirement before the 2014 season began. The 33-year-old made 136 starts in his career. "I got a fast track to life on a professional and personal development course," Hardwick said. "I feel like I have the wisdom of a 60-year-old in a 33-year-old's body, and I'm so thankful for that. Everything is so elevated in football. The highs are so high, and the lows are so low. … It's a big soul-searching journey. I'm really thankful that I guess I found the sport, and the sport found me."
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Neck injury ends Nick Hardwick's season
The San Diego Chargers announced Wednesday offensive lineman Nick Hardwick was placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury. "It’s hard and it’s still setting in," he said of missing the rest of the season, per the team's official website. "I have a touch of shock I guess and I don’t really know how I feel right now. You’re programmed one way and through everything you’ve done you’ve always continued to push forward and push through to find ways to get on the field. Unfortunately for this season it’s not going to happen anymore."
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by Larry Hartstein |
Nick Hardwick leaves with ankle injury
San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick exited Monday night's game in Arizona in the first half with an ankle injury. He was replaced by Rich Ohrnberger.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Nick Hardwick says he'll play this season
San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick, 32, who had considered retiring, met with team executives and told them he'll play this year, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune. Hardwick is owed $3.4 million in salary and a $500,000 roster bonus for the 2014 season.
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by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
Chargers could make moves to save money
The San Diego Chargers could part with center Nick Hardwick and receiver Eddie Royal to save money this offseason, reports CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason LaCanfora. LaCanfora reports that the Chargers could save $4.4 million by releasing Hardwick, who is currently scheduled to cost $6.2 million against the cap. LaCanfora says about Hardwick that "I figure he isn't back" next year. As for Royal, LaCanfora reports the Chargers could save $4.5 million in cap space by parting ways. Royal had 47 catches for 631 yards and eight touchdowns for San Diego in 2013.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Nick Hardwick might be done with football
San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick is contemplating retirement after completing his 10th season in the NFL, per the San Diego Union-Tribune. He has one season left on his three-year contract, but could still call it quits. Hardwick remained effective in 2013, helping his team reach the playoffs and earn a spot in the AFC semifinals. His teammates voted him Chargers Lineman of the Year. He has started all 135 games in which he's played since entering the league in 2004.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Injured Chargers able to go
Several San Diego Chargers who were on the injury report are active for the game at Denver, including offensive tackles King Dunlap (ankle) and D.J. Fluker (ankle), center Nick Hardwick (neck/concussion), defensive end Kendall Reyes (ankle) and safety Eric Weddle (hamstring).
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Six Chargers questionable for playoff battle
The San Diego Chargers list six starters as questionable for their Sunday game in Denver, including offensive linemen Jeromey Clary (shoulder), D.J. Fluker (ankle) and Nick Hardwick (neck, concussion). Also questionable are wide receiver Eddie Royal (toe), running back Ryan Mathews (ankle) and defensive tackle Sean Lissemore (shoulder).
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Nick Hardwick fine for Friday session
San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick (concussion) was cleared for Friday practice. He should be active for the playoff clash Sunday at Denver.
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