Chargers' Javontee Herndon: Misses practice Thursday

Herndon was sidelined during Thursday's practice for an unknown reason, Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Herndon, one of handful receivers jockeying for additional playing time with Stevie Johnson (knee) out for at least the majority of training camp, was noticeably absent from the practice field on Thursday. While head coach Mike McCoy declined to comment on the nature of the absence, it doesn't seem to be of the serious or malicious variety. The special team ace is expected to return to the practice field shortly.