Hardwick has been out since Week 1. He was set to return a couple weeks ago, but had a setback and hasn't practiced since. He has a chance to play against the Chiefs this week and would give the Chargers' running game a boost.

Castillo hurt his calf in the second quarter and did not return. He has 20 tackles and two sacks on the season.

The San Diego Union-Tribune says that Tomlinson took a "shot in the ribs" last week, but that's the first we've heard of that injury. Tomlinson continues to pick up a lot of little nicks but expect him to be fine as an RB2 against the Chiefs Sunday. Also, coach Norv Turner confirmed that LT2 is his first priority in short-yardage situations.

Turner made it clear that LaDainian Tomlinson is his first choice for those situations. But when LT2 isn't available, Turner had surprisingly gone with the 5'6/181 Sproles. Look for Jacob Hester or Mike Tolbert to get the work in those circumstances going forward.

Acee reported earlier that assault charges would likely be filed, but never said if Cromartie would be charged. The SDPD is investigating the incident, and Cromartie is a suspect. Cromartie's agent claims his client had a bottle at the time of the incident, but that the object "slipped" out of Cromartie's hand.

According to beat reporter Kevin Acee, "charges are likely." Cromartie and several teammates were out celebrating their win over the Broncos, when he allegedly threw a champagne bottle which hit a bystander in the head. No charges were pressed and the bystander suffered a mere small cut on his head. Cromartie's agent, of course, denies that his client threw the bottle.

Tomlinson originally suffered the injury two weeks ago against the Giants. "It's still bruised," he said. "Whenever I get hit or land on it, I monitor it. But I don't think about it." Tomlinson has had his best two games of the season since sustaining the injury, so it shouldn't be a significant concern going forward.