Different week. Same routine.
After missing Wednesday and Thursday practice for the second straight week, Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson again returned to action Friday and looked sharp, an encouraging sign leading up to Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.
Jackson is dealing with a hamstring injury that forced him to play just 22 of the offense's 66 snaps in Week 4. He did his damage against the Miami Dolphins before sustaining the ailment, catching three first-half passes for 108 yards and a touchdown.
Chargers coach Norv Turner will update his status following practice and detail the length of his participation.
Cornerback Quentin Jammer (hamstring) also returned to practice after missing Thursday's session with an illness. He is expected to start after missing last week's game, his first inactive contest since 2007.
Tight end Antonio Gates was held out all week. He is not expected to play Sunday.
Miller Time
For the first time of many, the Chargers must scheme against Broncos rookie linebacker Von Miller.
The No. 2 overall pick sacked Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers twice last week, registering the first as a pass-rushing end and the second as a blitzing outside linebacker.
Miller, whose four sacks are tied for the AFC West lead, took 27 of his 67 snaps while lined up at left end.
"He's super fast," quarterback Philip Rivers said. "That's the first thing that jumps out is the speed he has. He was a half-yard or so last week from having three sacks. Aaron got just back to the line of scrimmage or he would have, so he certainly has had an impact early on in his career. He along with (Elvis) Dumervil and their crew of pass rushers will be a challenge."
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