Posts Tagged with "LaDainian Tomlinson"

LaDainian Tomlinson Headed To New York Jets

Sunday, March 14, 2010

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Earlier this afternoon, we posted that sources close to former Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson were saying he would playing in New York next fall.  That speculation has officially become a reality this evening, after ESPN reported that Tomlinson and the New York Jets have agreed on a two year contract. Tomlinson had previously visited [...]

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New York Jets to land LaDainian Tomlinson soon?

Sunday, March 14, 2010

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Shocking as it may seem at first glance, future Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson is on his way to New York City to sign with the Jets, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Acee did caution that the deal is not final as of yet, but sources close to Tomlinson [...]

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Tomlinson taking physical with Vikings

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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More often than not, one of the biggest indicators of where a free agent player will end up signing is the report of that player taking a physical with a club. Even though it’s usually not much more than a formality for most players, the physical is a definite requirement for every player before a [...]

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Vikings would put Tomlinson in backup role

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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If there were any thoughts about LaDainian Tomlinson taking over the starting running back job in Minnesota next season, they should be gone now. Although it’s not yet clear whether the ex-Charger is set to sign with the team yet, the Vikings have been adamant about what role he’d play in if acquired. With Adrian Peterson still [...]

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Minnesota showing interest in LaDainian Tomlinson

Monday, March 8, 2010

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After suffering a tough loss offensively with running back Chester Taylor skipping town to play for their rivals in Chicago, the Vikings have apparently set their immediate sights on a future Hall of Fame player to replace him next season. According to Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, there is a growing level of interest [...]

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Tomlinson’s release marks end of an era in San Diego

Monday, February 22, 2010

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The inevitable occurred this afternoon in sunny southern California. Choosing to venture off into the future now instead of prolonging it for a final season, the Chargers released superstar running back LaDainian Tomlinson, guaranteeing a sight no one expected to see next fall: LT donning a something other than San Diego’s classic powder blue and [...]

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Jones to bolt Big Apple for sunny San Diego?

Saturday, February 20, 2010

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Thomas Jones played a major role in the Jets surprising run to the AFC Championship game last season, but financial constraints could open the door for his departure in New York, and the Chargers could benefit as a result. According to New York Post beat writer Rich Cimini, there’s a 50-50 chance that Jones makes [...]

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Potential landing spots for Tomlinson shaping up

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

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It was this time last year that the discussion surrounding Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson and his future in San Diego really began to heat up. While he eventually signed a contract to stay in SoCal last season, the Chargers were seemingly reluctant to do so, and the writing is once again on the wall, [...]

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Chargers throw LT their final pitch

Monday, March 9, 2009

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For the past nine seasons, LaDainian Tomlinson has been the face of the San Diego Chargers. His vision and versatility drew comparisons to a young Gale Sayers or Walter Payton, while his leadership off the field earned him respect throughout the league. But as in life, all good things eventually come to an end in [...]

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Paging Dr. Merriman…

Monday, January 26, 2009

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The public war of words between Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson and GM A.J. Smith has gone too far, according to LB Shawne Merriman, who has taken up peacemaking as his hobby while he’s been recovering from the knee surgery that prematurely ended his 2008 campaign. “That [stuff] doesn’t help bring a Super Bowl to San [...]

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LT on his way out in SD?

Sunday, January 25, 2009

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According to Kevin Acee (San Diego Union-Tribune), the Chargers are believed to be working on a restructered contract proposal for their star RB LaDainian Tomlinson, and will present him the offer in the next few weeks. This is the clearest sign to date that the Chargers front office is not comfortable with the risk Tomlinson [...]

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