PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Giants’ Taylor Undergoes Surgery

Lawrence Taylor underwent surgery for a tear in his right Achilles’ tendon. Doctors said Taylor will begin rehabilitation in about two weeks.

Taylor earlier told Beasley Reece, a former teammate who is a sportscaster in Hartford, Conn., that the injury might cause him to reconsider retirement.

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Down to only three available wide receivers, the San Diego Chargers claimed Brian Brennan off waivers and placed cornerback Tony Blaylock on injured reserve. Charger receiver Nate Lewis pulled a hip flexor and could be out two to three weeks.

At least 12 Chargers were fined by the NFL for a fight during an Oct. 25 game against the Denver Broncos. Charger General Manager Bobby Beathard said the fines ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, but wouldn’t give a breakdown.

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Kansas City Chief cornerback Albert Lewis and backup tight end Mike Dyal underwent surgery for broken forearms and are expected to be placed on the injured reserve. . . . The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed kicker Eddie Murray after waiving Ken Willis, who missed four of his last five field goal attempts. . . . The New England Patriots signed Jeff Carlson as their backup quarterback after losing Tommy Hodson and Hugh Millen because of injuries. Scott Zolak, a second-year pro from Maryland who took his first NFL snaps in the fourth quarter last Sunday, is expected to start Sunday at Indianapolis.