Kaeding was hurt on the opening kickoff of Sunday’s 24-17 victory over the Vikings. He was attempting to tackle Percy Harvin as Harvin raced past en route to a 103-yard return. The team will sign a new kicker on Tuesday. Though punter Mike Scifres performed well in that role and converted a 40-yard field goal Sunday, Coach Norv Turner said he won't do so again this week. Castillo, meanwhile, suffered a fractured tibia in his left leg in the fourth quarter. The Chargers may turn to Ogemdi Nwagbuo, who was cut last week, to replace Castillo.

It was even worse for the Rams in their season-opening loss to the Eagles. Starting QB Sam Bradford, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, RB Stephen Jackson and WR Danny Amendola all left the game due to injury. Bradford was hurt on the follow-through on a long pass completion midway through the fourth quarter with the Rams trailing 31-13. X-rays were negative on his right index finger.

Jackson strained a quad. He said he was hurt toward the end of his 47-yard scoring run on the Rams' first offensive play. Amendola's injury was the worst, with the receiver catching a pass over the middle and suffering what is likely a significant arm injury – it’s being called a dislocated elbow. He was the team’s leading receiver in 2010. The Rams are waiting for the results of Amendola’s MRI before making a decision on putting him on IR, but even in a best-case scenario, he’ll miss the bulk of the season.

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