Kimani Vidal Sits Out Practice with Neck Injury, Week 17 Status Unclear

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal (neck) was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice after sustaining a neck strain during last Sunday's victory over the Cowboys. He is being viewed as day-to-day, and his status for the Chargers' Week 17 game Saturday versus the Texans remains unclear. Vidal will need to upgrade to at least limited participation in practices Wednesday or Thursday to have a shot at playing this weekend. In response to the injury, the team has added backfield depth by signing Jaret Patterson to the active roster and Royce Freeman to the practice squad, with Omarion Hampton reclaiming the top running back role.