According to SI.com's Peter King, Nate Keading (ACL surgery) has a "legit challenge" from Nick Novak in training camp. King is stationed at Chargers camp and ostensibly got the information on good authority from the coaching staff. Although Novak exceeded expectations as Kaeding's fill-in last season, his accuracy has never been in the same neighborhood. Kaeding is fully recovered and should have the edge in camp.

Chargers K Nate Kaeding is fully recovered from his torn left ACL. The North County Times clarifies that Kaeding suffered "multiple ligament tears," so his injury appears to have been more extensive than a routine ACL. The tears happened in Kaeding's non-kicking leg. Though Nick Novak was terrific in Kaeding's stead last season, it's expected that he'll get his kicking job back.

Chargers K Nate Kaeding (ACL surgery) is ahead of schedule in his recovery and will resume kicking field goals later this month. Kaeding, who tore the ACL in his non-kicking leg last September, recently said he "doesn't anticipate a camp competition." He's in for a rude awakening after Nick Novak nailed 27-of-34 field goals in 2011, including 15-of-16 tries within 40 yards. Kaeding is owed $2 million compared to Novak's $700K. The longtime Charger kicker's roster spot is very much in danger.

The Chargers have confirmed K Nate Kaeding is done for the season with a torn ACL in his non-kicking leg. A perennial top-five fantasy kicker, Kaeding appears poised to be replaced by Nick Novak, who is just 19-of-30 lifetime on field goals. You should be able to do better for a replacement, though Novak could rack up points in San Diego's elite offense. He just won't be a good bet to keep the job for long.

NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports initial indications are that Chargers K Nate Kaeding has a torn left ACL. The Bolts scheduled Kaeding for a Monday MRI, but "they are not hopeful," per La Canfora. ESPN's Adam Schefter has since confirmed the report. Look for Kaeding to be placed on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday. A two-time Pro Bowler, Kaeding is annually one of the most productive kickers in the NFL.

Per the San Diego Union-Tribune, it would take a "miracle" for Chargers K Nate Kaeding (knee) to play in Week 2. The Chargers aren't considering placing Kaeding on I.R. yet, but he's going to have to be dropped in fantasy leagues with a multi-week injury. Kaeding got hurt on Percy Harvin's 103-yard kickoff return Sunday -- the first play of the game. The Chargers will have to sign a kicker off the street.

Chargers K Nate Kaeding was carted to the locker room with an undisclosed injury early in Sunday's game against the Vikings.