" Running back Darren Sproles will not play in Saturday night's preseason opener against the Chicago Bears due to a shoulder injury he sustained in Wednesday's practice. The injury is not believed to be serious.

The team also confirmed that linebackers Larry English (foot) and Brandon Siler (ankle), center Scott Mruczkowski (ankle), safety Darrell Stuckey (groin) and offensive tackles Nick Richmond (knee) and Tra Thomas (knee) will miss the game.

Linebacker Shawne Merriman, who reported to camp Friday, will practice for the first time Monday and head coach Norv Turner said he expects Merriman to play Aug. 21 against the Dallas Cowboys."