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Chargers say Seahawks rookie attacked QB Rivers

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Quarterback Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers throws a pass during pre-season game at Qualcomm Stadium on August 29, 2015 in San Diego, California (AFP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Los Angeles (AFP) - San Diego offensive linemen have accused Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive lineman Frank Clark of trying to punch Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during a pre-season game.

Several Chargers players were angered when team-mate King Dunlap was given a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness as he yanked Clark from a pile of players after Rivers had been sacked in the Saturday night contest.