The Chargers stopped their trend of finding painful ways to lose close games in the fourth quarter in Atlanta last Sunday, but their trend of losing players to torn ACLs continued.
Defensive lineman Caraun Reid’s season is over after he was injured during the 33-30 victory over the Falcons. Reid was claimed off of waivers in September after failing to make the Lions and had five tackles and a sack while playing in every game this season. He also returned a fumble 61 yards for a touchdown against the Colts in Week Three.
“Caraun came in from the very first day and did an outstanding job,” McCoy said, via the San Diego Union-Tribune. “A very smart player who picked up our system in a hurry. Made some big plays for us; an example is the Indy touchdown. It’s tough to see this happen to these guys. Look at the effort on the play he’s giving, and then that happens. It’s unfortunate. We’re going to miss him.”
Reid is the fifth Charger player to suffer a torn ACL since the start of the regular season. Wide receiver Keenan Allen, running back Danny Woodhead, cornerback Jason Verrett and linebacker Nick Dzubnar are the others.
