The Facts: Oliver was taken off the field on a cart late in the first half of Sunday's preseason tilt with the Minnesota Vikings. Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports, via a source informed, the running back tore his Achilles and will miss the season.

Diehards Line: The Chargers lost tight end Jeff Cumberland to an Achilles injury last week. The devastating injury could have struck twice for the Bolts. Oliver's injury is a significant blow to the Chargers backfield depth. Melvin Gordon is the workhorse with Danny Woodhead the backup, but Oliver provided toolsy utility insurance out of the backfield. The compact back was adept both between the tackles and in the run game.