February 22, 2018
Novak (back, hip) has fully recovered from the injuries he sustained in 2017 and intends to continue playing during the upcoming season,
Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
The Chargers placed Novak on injured reserve in Week 14 after he experiences back issues and a strained hip. One of four kickers used by Los Angeles in 2017, Novak didn't do much to prove that he was worth retaining in his seven games with the club, converting 9-of-13 field-goal tries and missing one of his 18 extra-point tries. The 36-year-old will become an unrestricted free agent March 14 and will most likely be brought in by a team as camp competition rather than the top candidates for its kicking gig.