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Team Notebook: San Diego Chargers News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Chargers | LT said he is not coming back Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson said he will not be back with Chargers next season but has accepted the result. He said he does not know when he will be released but may have his agent call the team to speed up the process. Chargers | Tomlinson likely to be released Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers are likely to release RB LaDainian Tomlinson before he is due a $2 million roster bonus March 5. "Some of this I feel like is taken out of my hands," Tomlinson said. "You said a leader and all this kind of stuff, but there was a big part of this year, where for whatever reason, I didn't feel connected as far as the team, the unity, togetherness, family. I didn't feel that at times in the season. There were times that I did. But I'm saying that was a problem in the locker room, I felt like. Just my opinion." Chargers | Tomlinson not willing to take a pay cut Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson has no intentions of playing for less money if he returns to the team next season. When asked if he would return, Tomlinson said: "I'm not really sure. I can see a lot of things happening. I just kind of leave it open. I spent a lot of years here and enjoy football a lot and enjoy being around the guys in the locker room." Chargers | Porter interested in playing for team Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter said during a radio interview that he would be interested in playing for the San Diego Chargers next season. Chargers | V. Jackson catches seven passes Sunday The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson caught seven passes for 122 yards with a touchdown in the Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31. Chargers | 11 could be RFAs this offseason The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers LB Tim Dobbins, WR Malcom Floyd, DT Antonio Garay, C Eric Ghiaciuc, LB Marques Harris, WR Vincent Jackson, DE Travis Johnson, OT Marcus McNeill, LB Shawne Merriman, RB Darren Sproles and QB Charlie Whitehurst could be restricted free agents this offseason if 2010 is an uncapped year. Chargers | Merriman wants to stay with team Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers impending restricted free-agent LB Shawne Merriman said he wants to stay with the Chargers but said he does not know if the team wants to keep him. Chargers | Osgood wants more time at receiver Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers WR Kassim Osgood, who is an impending free agent, said he would like to re-sign with the Chargers but would sign with another team that would give him more of an opportunity as a receiver. Osgood has caught just five passes in the last five seasons. Chargers | Kaeding says first miss affected final two kicks Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers PK Nate Kaeding said the first field goal he missed in the team's Divisional Round playoff game weighed on his mind when he was attempting his other two missed field goal attempts. "On the other two, it was my inability to mentally get over that first miss," Kaeding said. "… On that day, I wasn't mentally strong enough to come back and swing through the ball." Chargers | Kaeding injury update Updating a previous report, Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers PK Nate Kaeding (groin) suffered what is believed to be slight tear in his groin. He will undergo more tests this week. Chargers | V. Jackson facing three charges Brent Schrotenboer, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson was charged Tuesday, Jan. 26, with two misdemeanors from his traffic stop before the team's postseason game Jan. 17. Jackson faces up to six months in jail and/or a fine of $1,000 in connection with two counts involving driving with a suspended license. The San Diego City Attorney's Office also charged Jackson with driving with an expired registration, which is punishable by a fine. Chargers | Kaeding pulls out of Pro Bowl Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers PK Nate Kaeding (groin) has pulled out of the 2010 Pro Bowl after injuring his groin during practice Wednesday, Jan. 27. Chargers | Tomlinson unhappy with role this season Adam Rank, of NFL.com, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson said during a radio interview that he was not happy with his role this season and believes the Chargers relied more on the passing game than the running game like they have done in previous years. "I wasn't happy. No one is going to be happy with the least amount of touches in my career. I don't know any running back that would be happy with that. Absolutely I wasn't happy with not touching the ball as much as I thought I would," Tomlinson said. Chargers | Jackson added to Pro Bowl roster Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com, reports San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster in place of Indianapolis Colts WR Reggie Wayne, who will be playing in the Super Bowl. Chargers | Want to re-sign Chudzinski Dan Pompei, of the Chicago Tribune, reports it is believed San Diego Chargers want to re-sign assistant head coach Rob Chudzinski, whose contract runs out at the end of the season. Chargers | Gates extension could be a priority Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports a contract extension for San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates could be a top priority for the Chargers this offseason. Chargers | Clary, Dombrowski could compete for starting job Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers OT Jeromey Clary and OL Brandyn Dombrowski could compete for the starting right tackle position next season. Chargers | Likely will offer McNeill high tender if restricted Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers likely will offer impending free-agent OT Marcus McNeill, who would be a restricted free agent if there is no collective bargaining agreement, the tender that would given them a first-round and third-round draft choices if another team signs him and the Chargers do not match. Chargers | Sproles could get raise this offseason Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles could make $7.3 million next season if the Chargers tender him an offer as a restricted free agent and the two sides could not reach a long-term agreement. He would be considered a restricted free agent if there is no collective bargaining agreement. Sproles made $6.6 million in 2009 and would be due a 10 percent raise on the one-year tender. Chargers | Could look to move Cromartie Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers may look to trade CB Antonio Cromartie during the offseason. Chargers | May offer high tender to Jackson Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers may offer impending restricted free-agent WR Vincent Jackson the tender that would give them a first-round and third-round draft choice if another team signed Jackson and they did not match. He would be considered a restricted free agent if there is no collective bargaining agreement. Chargers | Rivers withdraws from 2010 Pro Bowl Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers has pulled out of the 2010 Pro Bowl because of family reasons. Chargers | Tomlinson says he will play in 2010 Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports via Twitter that San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson said he will play football in 2010. Chargers | Will pick 28th in NFL Draft Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the San Diego Chargers will pick 28th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. Chargers | Turner agrees to three-year extension Updating an ongoing story, the San Diego Chargers announced they have signed head coach Norv Turner to a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2013 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Chargers | Turner receives contract extension Updating a previous item, Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner has received a contract extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Chargers | Jackson cited by police Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson was pulled over and handcuffed prior to the team's Divisional Round game Sunday, Jan. 17, according to 10 News in San Diego. Jackson was reportedly pulled over for playing his music too loud. His tags were expired and he was driving on a suspended license. Jackson was cited and his car was impounded. Chargers | Turner expected to finalize contract extension soon Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the San Diego Chargers are expected to finalize a contract extension with head coach Norv Turner soon. Turner has one year remaining on his contract. The Chargers' playoff loss Sunday, Jan. 17, should not affect the team's plan. Chargers | Kaeding struggles in playoff loss ESPN.com reports San Diego Chargers PK Nate Kaeding missed three field goal attempts during the team's playoff loss Sunday, Jan. 17, and was the first kicker to go 0-for-3 in a playoff game since 1995. Kaeding is 3-for-9 on field goal attempts at home in the postseason in his career. Chargers | Tomlinson aware time with team could be done Tim Sullivan, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson sounded like a player who realized his time with the team may soon be coming to an end following the Chargers' playoff loss Sunday, Jan. 17. "I've heard all the speculation," Tomlinson said. "But I'll tell you what: I've had a heck of a time here and if it is (the end), I've enjoyed the ride." Chargers | Kaeding misses three field goals Sunday The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers PK Nate Kaeding missed three field goals during the team's Divisional Round game Sunday, Jan. 17. Kaeding was short from 57 yards as the first half came to a close. He was also wide left from 36 yards and wide right from 40 yards. Chargers | Rivers throws two picks Sunday The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers was 27-for-40 for 298 yards with a touchdown pass and two interceptions during the team's Divisional Round game Sunday, Jan. 17. Rivers also had a one-yard run for a score in the game. Chargers | V. Jackson catches seven passes Sunday The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson had seven receptions for 111 receiving yards during the team's Divisional Round game Sunday, Jan. 17. Chargers | Week 19 Inactives The San Diego Chargers have declared QB Charlie Whitehurst, WR Craig Davis, CB Dante Hughes, LB Dontarrious Thomas, C Eric Ghiaciuc, LB Marques Harris, RB Michael Bennett, DL Vaughn Martin inactive for Week 19. Chargers | Could have interest in Gerhart Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the San Diego Chargers could show interest in Stanford RB Toby Gerhart prior to the NFL Draft. Gerhart will likely be selected in the second or third round of the draft. Chargers | Scifres practices in full Friday San Diego Chargers P Mike Scifres (groin) practiced in full Friday, Jan. 15, and is probable for the team's postseason game this weekend. Chargers | Tomlinson not planning on retiring TheRedZone.com reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson said he is not thinking about retiring after the season, and believes his career is far from over, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee. Tomlinson is due $5 million in 2010 and will be 31. Chargers | Scifres practices in full Thursday San Diego Chargers P Mike Scifres (groin) practiced in full Thursday, Jan. 14. Chargers | Scifres practices in full Wednesday San Diego Chargers P Mike Scifres (groin) practiced in full Wednesday, Jan. 13. Chargers | Will host Jets Sunday The San Diego Chargers will host the New York Jets in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The game will be played Sunday, Jan. 17, at 4:40 p.m. EST. Chargers | Rivera declines coaching interviews Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera has declined to interview for any head coaching positions, according to sources. The Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks asked to interview Rivera, but he declined the opportunity. Chargers | Turner named top coach by USA TODAY USATODAY.com reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner has won USA TODAY's NFL Coach of the Year award. Chargers | D. Thomas signed The San Diego Chargers signed free-agent LB Dontarrious Thomas (Vikings) to their active roster Tuesday, Jan. 5. Chargers | Holt to IR The San Diego Chargers placed LB James Holt (shoulder) on the Injured Reserve list Tuesday, Jan. 5. Chargers | Holt to undergo shoulder surgery CBSSports.com reports San Diego Chargers LB James Holt (shoulder) will undergo shoulder surgery, according to head coach Norv Turner. Holt will not be able to play in the postseason. Turner mentioned LB Marques Harris and FS C.J. Spillman as possible replacements for Holt on special teams. |
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