The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The rib injury Royal sustained Sunday is not considered severe, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Diehards Line: He could miss little to no time, the report added. ... Royal has a history with Chargers HC Mike McCoy dating back to their days together in Denver. Even if Royal misses practice times -- something that happened on a regular basis last season, McCoy has proven to be more than willing to use him on Sundays. ... We'll follow up as needed as San Diego prepares to face the Chiefs.