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 |
Chargers make multiple roster moves
The Chargers cut four players, placed one on I.R. and signed a part-time punter on Tuesday.
Chargers WR Jackson willing to sit out 2010
Pro Bowl WR Vincent Jackson said in an interview Friday that he is willing to sit out the entire 2010 season unless he gets a long-term contract from the Chargers.
Chargers counting on OLT Dombrowski to fill big shoes
The Chargers are missing a key piece of their offense with two-time Pro Bowl OLT Marcus McNeill continuing a holdout that likely will extend deep into the regular season.
Report: Seahawks, Vikings balk at Jackson's asking price
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that both the Vikings and Seahawks have been turned off by the salary demands of Chargers holdout WR Vincent Jackson, whose agent says he isn't sure the Chargers want to trade his client.
Report: Chargers place Jackson, McNeill on roster exempt list
The Chargers have officially placed WR Vincent Jackson and OLT Marcus McNeill on the roster exempt list, which will result in a three-game suspension for both players upon signing a contract, according to the North County Times.
Reports: Chargers OT Thomas retires
Chargers OT Tra Thomas, who signed with San Diego in June, has decided to retire, according to reports.
Report: Seahawks given permission to talk with Jackson
The Chargers gave the Seahawks permission to talk with WR Vincent Jackson, who is not close to signing a new deal with San Diego.
Road favorites mark NFL's opening week
Road teams are favored in half of the 16 games to kick off the NFL regular season, leaving handicappers to weigh which road favorites are live and which home underdogs have bite.
Chargers' Merriman: 'Signed my tender'
Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman, a restricted free agent, announced on his Twitter account Friday that he has signed his one-year, $3.269 million tender.
Turner has big plans for Chargers' tight ends
Norv Turner isn't about to let WR Vincent Jackson's impending holdout limit his offensive options. To make up for the likely absence of his top wideout, Turner has decided to get creative — instead of deploying additional receivers, he ...
Chargers sign S Teal
The Chargers announced Tuesday that they have signed free-agent S Quinton Teal to a two-year contract.
Chargers' Mathews not running from big expectations
Before he has ever taken a handoff for the Chargers, rookie RB Ryan Mathews has found himself with nowhere to run from the fans and media, all wanting to know how he'll replace a legend.
Chargers rookie ILB Butler out for season
Chargers rookie ILB Donald Butler will miss the 2010 season after suffering an injury to his Achilles' tendon during a training-camp practice on Tuesday.
Report: Chargers, first-rounder Mathews agree to five-year deal
The Chargers agreed to terms on a five-year contract Sunday with 2010 first-round draft pick RB Ryan Mathews, according to ESPN.com. The deal is reportedly worth $25.65 million and includes $15.08 million guaranteed.
Burnett among Chargers' vets in roster trouble
The Chargers will have a few clear-cut objectives during their 2010 training camp. But the Bolts also will be looking to trim players who aren't up to snuff as they attempt to select the best 53 men for their ...
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.