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The star offensive tackle told ESPN’s Kris Rhim the following: "It sucked. I love ball. This is like what I do every single day. I don't really go on vacation much. I kind of just work out all the time and think about playing football.

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The injury came on a play when Gonzalez was in coverage against Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston. He beat Johnston to the underthrown ball and nearly came away with an interception. However, as the play unfolded, Gonzalez could be seen rolling underneath Johnston, who fell on top of his head.

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is dealing with an injury in the fourth quarter of the wild-card game versus the New England Patriots.

With a playoff game against the Patriots looming on Sunday, the Chargers opened their practice week on Wednesday with running back Omarion Hampton sidelined due to an ankle injury. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said that Hampton is "working through it" and that he's "doing everything he can" to get the ankle better.