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Mike Tolbert immobilized, carted off

Mike Tolbert, Ted Ginn Jr.

San Diego Chargers fullback Mike Tolbert runs without his helmet after San Francisco 49ers punt returner Ted Ginn Jr. during the second quarter of their NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

AP

Chargers running back Mike Tolbert, who has been an unexpected and unheralded workhorse for the Chargers this season, has suffered a head/neck injury that resulted in Tolbert being immobilized and carted off the field.

The injury occurred while Tolbert was running the ball in the first quarter of Sunday’s game at Cincinnati.

Tolbert gave a thumb’s up while exiting the field.

The Chargers trail, 7-0. If they lose, the Chiefs will clinch the AFC West.