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LaDainian Tomlinson Signs Two-Year Deal with New York Jets
Posted: 14th March 2010 by Jay Brown in NFL
Former San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson had a busy week on his free agent tour and ended it by going to dinner with Jets head coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and other team brass.
In the end, it looks like Tomlinson is in an Empire State of mind.
Sunday night, Tomlinson's agent Tom Condon confirmed to The New York Daily News that his client had indeed signed a two-year contract with ...
San Diego Chargers Look To Big Money Savings Without Salary Cap
Posted: 2nd March 2010 by Jay Brown in NFL
With what could be considered the best restrictedáfree agent class of any team in the NFL, the San Diego Chargers look to benefit the most from the potential big money savings ofá2010 being an uncapped year.
The Chargers placed a first- and third-round draft pick tenderáon four prizedáplayers with the hopeáof keepingáthem on the rosteráat significantly reduced price.áThose playersáareálinebacker Shawne Merriman, offensive tackle Marcus McNeil, and wide receivers MalcolmáFloyd and Vincent ...
Shawne Merriman: San Diego Chargers’ LB Not Happy With Tender Offer
Posted: 1st March 2010 by Jay Brown in NFL
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 ...
Chargers DB Antonio Cromarite May Be Next To Depart Amid Trade Rumors
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Jay Brown in NFL
San Diego Chargers defensive backáAntonio Cromartie is talking like he has one foot out the door, andámay be the next player to leave the team amid recent trade rumors.
In aáMonday night interview onáSIRIUS NFL Radio with hosts Bryan McGovern and Jim Miller, Cromartie voiced his displeasureáabout the way the Chargers played defense last season.
The biggest problem in his opinion was that the Chargers style of play wasn't aggressive enough and ...