What It Means:

The Chargers have been plagued with poor play from their kickers this season, and just as it seemed they may have had a solid option at the position, it turns out he'll be missing time with a groin injury. It's not known whether it'll be long-term, but since punter Ty Long is handling duties for Week 1, it seems as though Badgley could be back in relatively soon.

In 10 games last season, Badgley converted 15-of-16 field goal attempts and nailed 27 of his 28 extra point tries.