Ex-Texan Novak, Chargers reunite

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday re-signed kicker Nick Novak, waiving rookie Younghoe Koo after just four games.

Novak is a 13-year NFL veteran who has kicked for eight franchises, including the San Diego Chargers from 2011-14. He made 101 of his 117 field-goal attempts for the Chargers before spending the last two seasons with the Texans. Novak was released by the Texans last month after losing a competition with Ka’imi Fairbairn.

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New York Jets running back Matt Forte remains sidelined with turf toe and a knee ailment, and could miss his second consecutive game. Coach Todd Bowles said it would be unlikely that Forte will play at Cleveland on Sunday if he doesn’t participate in practice Friday. … Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota, who is nursing a hamstring injury, was limited in practice, and Titans coach Mike Mularkey said Mariota will have to prove he can move around before the team decides if the quarterback plays against Miami on Sunday. …

Oakland quarterback Derek Carr returned to the practice field four days after breaking a bone (transverse process fracture) in his back. Carr took snaps and threw a few passes, but EJ Manuel is expected to start for the Raiders against Baltimore. ... Dannon, the maker of Oikos yogurt, cut ties with spokesman Cam Newton after what the company perceives as “sexist” comments the Carolina QB made to a female reporter. Company spokesperson Michael Neuwirth released a statement saying it was “shocked and disheartened” at the former league MVP’s behavior and comments toward Jourdan Rodrigue, a Charlotte Observer reporter. When Rodrigue asked Newton about receiver Devin Funchess’ route-running Wednesday, Newton laughed and said, “It’s funny to hear a female talk about routes. It’s funny.”