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Found September 24, 2008 on Chargers Gab:
PLAYERS: Luis Castillo
TEAMS: San Diego Chargers,  New York Jets,  Oakland Raiders

It may have looked worse than what it was.? For Chargers DE Luis Castillo, it looked at first as if it would be a major, maybe even a season ending injury - but in the end, it looks as if he'll be okay.? Castillo suffered a cutblock Monday in the win over the Jets, and his knee seemed to go backwards.? Coach Norv Turner said Tuesday that he's going to be okay.? "It was a scary moment there, obviously," Chargers coach Norv Turner said Tuesday. "He's got soreness right now. All the tests, the MRI and everything, came out where he's fine."? Castillo looks as if he'll take the field this weekend vs the Raiders.
Original Story: http://www.chargersgab.com/2008/09/24...
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