Chargers RB Ryan Mathews has nose cauterized

Source: Associated Press Ryan Mathews SAN DIEGO (AP)—Chargers running back Ryan Mathews had his nose cauterized in an uncomfortable procedure he says should eliminate nosebleeds that have plagued him during his career. “It feels like I have a cold right now because I’m so stuffed up,” Mathews said. “It wasn’t fun, but hopefully it works.” Mathews missed practice but recovered in time to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the San Diego Padres’ game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He’s expected to practice on Wednesday afternoon and will play on Friday night in an exhibition game at New Orleans. The rookie has dealt with football-related bloody noses since high school. Dry heat adds to the problem, and a combination of an arid climate and full contact on Saturday night caused Mathews’ nose to bleed during an exhibition game against the Dallas Cowboys. He got hit hard near the goal line, driving his helmet back into his nose. Mathews’ nose started bleeding, which sidelined h...