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Report: Chargers' Mike Williams Suffers 'Minor' Back Injury; X-Rays Negative

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley chose to play his team's starters during Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos even though his squad was locked into its playoff spot, and it was a costly move.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported wide receiver Mike Williams suffered a lower back injury that will require additional testing Monday after initial X-rays were negative.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler provided a positive update:

Jeremy Fowler

Sources describe Chargers WR Mike Williams' back injury as minor, believed to have suffered a spasm. X-ray was negative. 'He'll be OK,' a source said.