LT, three other Chargers miss practice because of flu

Published: Oct 22, 2009 at 05:02 PM

SAN DIEGO -- The Chargers have had numerous players miss practice as they continue preparations for Sunday's game at Kansas City.

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Running backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Jacob Hester, wide receiver Buster Davis and linebacker Jyles Tucker were unable to practice Thursday.

Said coach Norv Turner: "We have a little bit of the flu going around."

Others not working were cornerback Antonio Cromartie (knee) and center Nick Hardwick (ankle). Cromartie is expected to play Sunday; Hardwick is out until December.

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