San Diego Chargers
Eric Weddle - #32 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/04/1985 |
| Birthplace | Alta Loma, CA |
| College | Utah |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 2nd round, 5th pick by Chargers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | 2 | 3 |
CB Cason makes sense as priority for Chargers
With so many defensive players entering free agency, one the Chargers may want to prioritize is starting CB Antoine Cason.
Bisaccia hired at Auburn
Former Chargers special-teams coach Rich Bisaccia has left San Diego to be the special-teams and running backs coach at Auburn.
Chargers fire Turner, Smith
The Chargers announced that head coach Norv Turner and GM A.J. Smith will not return in 2013.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos get top seed, Chiefs get top pick
The 2012 season in the AFC West ended the way it began — the Broncos and Chargers won, and the Chiefs and Raiders lost.
Chargers finish season with 24-21 defeat of Raiders
San Diego beat the Raiders 24-21 on a wet, gloomy Sunday in what's expected to be Norv Turner's final game as Chargers coach.
Raiders QB Pryor gets starting nod for Sunday
Raiders head coach Dennis Allen announced Friday that Terrelle Pryor will start at quarterback in Oakland’s season finale.
OT position one of many questions for Chargers
OTs Jared Gaither and Jeromey Clary are still in line to start in 2013, but their struggles in 2012 give the incoming regime plenty to consider.
Chargers-Raiders game will be seen in Southern California
The Chargers announced Wednesday that they have sold enough tickets to lift the local blackout for Sunday’s Chargers-Raiders matchup.
Chargers place NT Franklin, S Taylor on I.R.
The Chargers placed NT Aubrayo Franklin and S Brandon Taylor on injured reserve and promoted S Sean Cattouse and CB Greg Gatson.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos taking care of business
Another typical week in the AFC West — the Broncos dominated, the Raiders and Chiefs fell and the Chargers took advantage of a weak opponent.
Chargers sack McElroy, Jets
The Chargers took Greg McElroy down 11 times, tying the team record in a 27-17 victory over the Jets Sunday.
Dolphins place PK Carpenter on I.R., sign PK Kaeding
The Dolphins placed PK Dan Carpenter on injured reserve and signed former Chargers PK Nate Kaeding.
Mathews' injury keeps RB spot as Chargers priority
Ryan Mathews' second broken clavicle this season is more reason for the Chargers to put emphasis on adding another running back.
Chargers place Floyd, Wells, Mathews on I.R.
The Chargers placed WR Malcom Floyd, RB Ryan Mathews and OL Reggie Wells on injured reserve.
AFC West Spin cycle: Broncos pass test, Raiders shut out Chiefs
The Broncos won their ninth in a row, the Raiders shut out the Chiefs and the Chargers got blown out at home by Carolina.
PLAYER NEWS
The NFL says San Diego Chargers defensive tackle Antonio Garay and free safety Eric Weddle have each been fined $15,000 for hits in Sunday's 35-21 loss at New England.|||||||
Weddle was fined for a helmet-to-helmet hit on an unspecified Patriots player.
The 26-year-old Weddle will be paid like an elite free safety after agreeing on a five-year, $40 million deal with San Diego on Wednesday.|||||||
He is due $14 million this year, including a $13 million signing bonus. Weddle drew interest from the Jaguars and Texans, said his agent, David Canter. A starter on AFC West champions in 2008 and 2009, Weddle led the secondary in tackles with 72 last season as part of a defense that led the NFL in fewest yards allowed. He has started 48 of the last 51 games.
Weddle has been fined $7,500 for unnecessary roughness for a hit in last Sunday in a win over the New York Giants.|||||||
The NFL said Weddle made helmet-to-helmet contact with a defenseless receiver. He's still one of the best young defensive backs in the game.
Rookie safety Eric Weddle intercepted Seattle's Seneca Wallace early in the second quarter of Sunday's preseason game, but also slightly sprained an ankle.|||||||
Weddle, the Chargers' second-round draft pick, is listed second on the team's depth chart at strong safety behind Clinton Hart. Weddle is expected to play in Saturday's exhibition game at St. Louis.
Weddle continued to look at home at Qualcomm Stadium. He intercepted Seattle's Seneca Wallace early in the second quarter of Sunday's preseason game returned it 16 yards.|||||||
While at Utah, Weddle had four interceptions in two games against San Diego State at Qualcomm Stadium. He had three last year, returning two for touchdowns.
