San Diego Chargers
Nick Hardwick - #61 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 305 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/02/1981 |
| Birthplace | Franklin, IN |
| College | Purdue |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 3rd round, 3rd pick by Chargers |
Chargers make multiple roster moves
The Chargers cut four players, placed one on I.R. and signed a part-time punter on Tuesday.
Chargers WR Jackson willing to sit out 2010
Pro Bowl WR Vincent Jackson said in an interview Friday that he is willing to sit out the entire 2010 season unless he gets a long-term contract from the Chargers.
Chargers counting on OLT Dombrowski to fill big shoes
The Chargers are missing a key piece of their offense with two-time Pro Bowl OLT Marcus McNeill continuing a holdout that likely will extend deep into the regular season.
Report: Seahawks, Vikings balk at Jackson's asking price
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that both the Vikings and Seahawks have been turned off by the salary demands of Chargers holdout WR Vincent Jackson, whose agent says he isn't sure the Chargers want to trade his client.
Report: Chargers place Jackson, McNeill on roster exempt list
The Chargers have officially placed WR Vincent Jackson and OLT Marcus McNeill on the roster exempt list, which will result in a three-game suspension for both players upon signing a contract, according to the North County Times.
Reports: Chargers OT Thomas retires
Chargers OT Tra Thomas, who signed with San Diego in June, has decided to retire, according to reports.
Report: Seahawks given permission to talk with Jackson
The Chargers gave the Seahawks permission to talk with WR Vincent Jackson, who is not close to signing a new deal with San Diego.
Road favorites mark NFL's opening week
Road teams are favored in half of the 16 games to kick off the NFL regular season, leaving handicappers to weigh which road favorites are live and which home underdogs have bite.
Chargers' Merriman: 'Signed my tender'
Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman, a restricted free agent, announced on his Twitter account Friday that he has signed his one-year, $3.269 million tender.
Turner has big plans for Chargers' tight ends
Norv Turner isn't about to let WR Vincent Jackson's impending holdout limit his offensive options. To make up for the likely absence of his top wideout, Turner has decided to get creative — instead of deploying additional receivers, he ...
Chargers sign S Teal
The Chargers announced Tuesday that they have signed free-agent S Quinton Teal to a two-year contract.
Chargers' Mathews not running from big expectations
Before he has ever taken a handoff for the Chargers, rookie RB Ryan Mathews has found himself with nowhere to run from the fans and media, all wanting to know how he'll replace a legend.
Chargers rookie ILB Butler out for season
Chargers rookie ILB Donald Butler will miss the 2010 season after suffering an injury to his Achilles' tendon during a training-camp practice on Tuesday.
Report: Chargers, first-rounder Mathews agree to five-year deal
The Chargers agreed to terms on a five-year contract Sunday with 2010 first-round draft pick RB Ryan Mathews, according to ESPN.com. The deal is reportedly worth $25.65 million and includes $15.08 million guaranteed.
Burnett among Chargers' vets in roster trouble
The Chargers will have a few clear-cut objectives during their 2010 training camp. But the Bolts also will be looking to trim players who aren't up to snuff as they attempt to select the best 53 men for their ...
PLAYER NEWS
Hardwick will not play Friday against Minnesota.|||||||
Hardwick, a nine-year veteran who calls out signals to the other blockers, suffered a concussion in practice Tuesday and will not go to Minnesota, coach Norv Turner said.
Hardwick is back for Friday's game against Tennessee.|||||||
The sixth-year veteran was hurt in the season opener at Oakland on Sept. 14, sustaining what the team said was a sprained ankle. This will be his first start since that date.
Hardwick was injured after throwing a block on a screen pass against Kansas City and carted from the field. The team said he suffered a concussion.|||||||
Hardwick, whose block on linebacker Rocky Boiman helped spring Jacob Hester for a 13-yard gain, stayed on the ground for about 12 minutes while being attended to. He finally sat up and was placed on a cart.
Hardwick had surgery recently on his sprained right foot and is expected to take four to six months to recover.|||||||
If Hardwick needs the full rehab period, he could miss the early part of the regular season. Hardwick was hurt early in a game against the Oakland Raiders on Oct. 14 and missed the next four games. He played in the final six regular-season games and three playoff games. Hardwick had surgery on March 14 but the team didn't announce it until Wednesday.
Hardwick participated in a portion of practice on Friday and could be available for this weekend's home game against the Baltimore Ravens.|||||||
"That will be a game-time decision," coach Norv Turner said. Hardwick has missed most of the last four games with a foot injury.
