San Diego Chargers fullback Mike Tolbert is taken off the field with a neck injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
CINCINNATI (AP) — San Diego Chargers running back Mike Tolbert sprained his neck and shoulder on a scary hit against the Cincinnati Bengals, but is expected to fully recover.
Tolbert put his head down and ran into the chest of safety Reggie Nelson during the first quarter of a 34-20 loss on Sunday. Tolbert fumbled and stayed face-down on the field, motionless for several minutes.
Doctors carefully rolled him onto a backboard, strapped him down and wheeled him off the field. He raised his right forearm and gave a thumbs-up sign to the applauding crowd.
Teammates said Tolbert was walking around the locker room after the game.
"He's doing fine," coach Norv Turner said. "He has a sprained shoulder and neck. He's got all the feeling back in his hands. He'll be all right."
Monday, May 14 2012 10:14 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:14:34 GMT
Local sports hero Junior Seau was laid to rest in his native Oceanside Friday as fans made their way to Qualcomm Stadium for a public memorial service.
Local sports hero Junior Seau was laid to rest in his native Oceanside Friday as fans made their way to Qualcomm Stadium for a public memorial service.
Wednesday, May 9 2012 5:49 PM EDT2012-05-09 21:49:52 GMT
Former San Diego Chargers stars Dan Fouts, Rodney Harrison and LaDainian Tomlinson are scheduled to speak at a memorial service for Junior Seau on Friday evening at Qualcomm Stadium.
Former San Diego Chargers stars Dan Fouts, Rodney Harrison and LaDainian Tomlinson are scheduled to speak at a memorial service for Junior Seau on Friday evening at Qualcomm Stadium.
Thursday, May 3 2012 9:43 AM EDT2012-05-03 13:43:45 GMT
Junior Seau spent his first 13 seasons in the NFL playing for his hometown Chargers and quickly became one of the franchise's most recognizable players.
Junior Seau spent his first 13 seasons in the NFL playing for his hometown Chargers and quickly became one of the franchise's most recognizable players.
San Diego Chargers fullback Mike Tolbert is taken off the field with a neck injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
