San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman could only think of one word after he was informed of his tender offer as a restricted free agent.
"Speechless today," Merriman said from his Twitter account.
"Business is business but some things just aren't right." Merriman continued.
Merriman, a five year veteran, was due to be an unrestricted free agent this year when his contract expired. But with 2010 being an uncapped year under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, Merriman lacks the sufficient number of years to file for unrestricted free agency.
In a uncapped year, any player who wishes to file for unrestricted free agency must have accrued no less than six years of playing eligibility.
The Chargers placed the highest possible tender on Merriman, offensive tackle Marc ...
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Shawne Merriman: San Diego Chargers’ LB Not Happy With Tender Offer
Posted: 1st March 2010 by Jay Brown in NFLComments Off on Shawne Merriman: San Diego Chargers’ LB Not Happy With Tender Offer