TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay linebacker Quincy Black was carted off the field after tackling San Diego running back Ryan Matthews during the third quarter of Sunday's game between the Buccaneers and Chargers.

Black stopped Matthews for a 1-yard loss, but remained on the ground with just under four minutes remaining. There was no immediate announcement on the nature of the injury, but trainers examined the sixth-year pro for several minutes before immobilizing his neck and back on a stretcher.

Matthews, was not injured and remained in the game.

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