Entering the season, the Chargers’ biggest weakness appeared to be at inside linebacker, where they were starting the aging Derek Smith and the average Matt Wilhelm. Although the pair weren’t awful in the first four games, they didn’t do a great job of stopping the run — a major responsibility of the inside ’backers in a 3-4 scheme — as the team allowed opponents 4.5 yards per ... More>
Chargers LB Shawne Merriman told the team Tuesday that he will undergo reconstructive surgery to repair two torn knee ligaments. He will be placed on injured reserve later this week and will miss the remainder of the season.
"Shawne informed me he did not feel right (on the field) and thought it best to shut it down," said Chargers GM A.J. Smith. "The road to winning the AFC ... More>
Sept. 29: Reinstated: LB Stephen Cooper (from reserve/suspended by Commissioner, granted roster exemption that expires 10/6).
Sept. 25: Practice-squad addition: CB DeJuan Tribble (released by Chargers 9/23).
Sept. 24: Roster addition: DT Ian Scott (released with injury settlement by Panthers 8/20).
Sept. 23: Placed on waivers: CB DeJuan Tribble. Practice-squad deletion: LB Eric Bakhtiari.
Sept. 10: Reserve/injured: LB Shawne Merriman (knee). Roster addition: LB Antwan Applewhite (from Chargers practice squad). Practice-squad addition: LB Eric Bakhtiari (released by Chargers 8/30).
Sept. 5: Contract terminated: C Cory Withrow (from reserve/injured, injury settlement).
Sept. 1: Roster additions: OG Kynan Forney (released by Falcons 8/30); TE Kris Wilson (released by Eagles 8/30). Reserve/injured: C Cory Withrow (hamstring). Contract terminated: FB Andrew Pinnock. Practice-squad additions: LB Antwan Applewhite; WR Gary Banks; S Tra Battle; RB Eldra Buckley; DE Andre Coleman; OG Brandyn Dombrowski; DE Keith Grennan (all released by Chargers 8/31); FB David Kirtman (released by Seahawks 8/31).
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Free Agents
UFAs — none. RFAs — DE Ryon Bingham. Key arrivals — Ex-Raiders UFA C Jeremy Newberry, June 2; Ex-Dolphins FA OT L.J. Shelton, April 29 (two years); Signed ex-49ers LB Derek Smith, Feb. 24 (two years). Key departures — UFA RB Michael Turner signed by the Falcons, March 2 (six years, $34.5 million); UFA CB Drayton Florence signed by the Jaguars, March 1; Released FB Lorenzo Neal, S Marlon McCree (signed by the Broncos, March 8), ORT Shane Olivea, Feb. 28. Key re-signings — UFA QB Billy Volek, March 1. Other personnel moves — Re-signed RFA WLB Marques Harris, April 2 (one year).#
TEAM DIRECTORY
Norv Turner
San Diego Chargers
4020 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123
858/874-4500
Official Web site: www.chargers.com
Stadium: Qualcomm Stadium
Capacity: 70,000
Playing surface: Grass
2007 record: 11-5; first in AFC West
Owner: Alex G. Spanos; President/CEO: Dean A. Spanos; Executive vice president: Michael A. Spanos; Executive vice president/chief operating officer : Jim Steeg; Executive vice president/general manager: A.J. Smith; Executive vice president/assistant general manager: Ed McGuire; Senior executive: Randy Mueller; Director of player personnel: Jimmy Raye; Director of college scouting: John Spanos Head coach: Norv Turner Assistant coaches: Clancy Barone, tight ends; Bill Bradley, secondary; Ted Cottrell, defensive coordinator; Steve Crosby, special teams; Jack Henry, offensive line; Hal Hunter, offensive line; Jeff Hurd, strength and conditioning; Charlie Joiner, wide receivers; Wayne Nunnely, defensive line; John Pagano, outside linebackers; John Ramsdell, quarterbacks; Ron Rivera, inside linebackers; Kevin Ross, asst. secondary/quality control; Clarence Shelmon, offensive coordinator; Vernon Stephens, asst. strength and conditioning; Ollie Wilson, running backs.
