The Facts: Both Kaeding (groin) and P Mike Scifres (hernia) are coming off offseason surgeries. Both are on schedule in their recovery and are expected to be fully healthy by August, but HC Norv Turner still would prefer them not to have to work much before September.
Diehards Line:As previously noted, the team on Thursday signed PK Nick Novak after earlier this week signing undrafted free agent P Cort Johnson. “It’s just protection,” Turner said Thursday of deciding to sign two kickers. “It will allow us to get better work through training camp. ..." Novak last kicked in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs in October 2008.