A sore hamstring will keep Larry English out of San Diego's preseason opener tonight. Probably just precautionary but still disappointing. He'll still have three more chances to get a feel for game speed and the new position.

Here's what the Chargers Web site had to say:

Four ruled out

Turner said Friday that he’ll meet with the team’s medical staff Saturday morning and make final decisions on the status of several players, but he has already ruled four out for the preseason opener. 

Linebacker

Larry English (hamstring), guard Louis Vasquez (foot), defensive tackle Ryon Bingham (arm) and linebacker Stephen Cooper (ankle) will not play.  Others will be announced just before game time.

"There are some other guys we’re going to continue to treat this afternoon and evaluate in the morning," Turner said.