Aug 29, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) runs during a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium. Seattle won 16-15. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Malcom Floyd wants to end an underrated career on his terms, not on the sidelines. Orlando Ramirez USA TODAY Sports
Malcom Floyd doesn't want his season -- and career -- to end on a sour note.
That's why the 34-year-old veteran is poised to work through a labrum tear that would sideline most NFL receivers, according to NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport.
He injured the shoulder laying out for a a first-quarter Philip Rivers pass last Monday night. He'll require surgery -- but that would certainly require a trip to the injured reserve.
Floyd called the 2015 season his swan song this summer. He clearly doesn't watch the last few games of his career from the sideline -- and who could blame him?
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