LaDainian Tomlinson - #21 - RB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/23/1979 |
| Birthplace | Rosebud, TX |
| College | TCU |
| Years played | 12 |
| Drafted | 2001, 1st round, 5th pick by Chargers |
Ferguson has become leader of Jets' O-line
OLT D'Brickashaw Ferguson has emerged as not only the best player on the Jets' offensive line, but also the leader of the unit.
LT, Jets hold off Broncos
LaDainian Tomlinson scored his second touchdown from 2 yards out with 73 seconds left after a pass interference flag and the New York Jets rallied past the Denver Broncos 24-20 on Sunday.
Vikings-Jets matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a look at a key matchup heading into Minnesota's Week Five game against the Jets.
Tomlinson proving that he's still got it
LaDainian Tomlinson is beginning to look like the exception to the rule. Instead of being ready for the scrap heap at age 31, he's running away from the defenses that have been massed to stop him.
Jets return to basics in blowout win
The Jets want to win games with their running attack and defense, which is exactly what they did in Week Four.
Rejuvenated L.T. back on fantasy radar
Left for dead by the fantasy community after an extremely disappointing 2009 season, RB LaDainian Tomlinson is a serious fantasy player once again.
RBs in new uniforms causing fantasy shake-up
Here is a look at the five most prominent rushers who have switched teams this offseason and what fantasy owners can expect from them in the upcoming campaign.
Tomlinson signs two-year deal with Jets
Agent Tom Condon confirmed Sunday night that his client, RB LaDainian Tomlinson, has agreed to a two-year deal with the Jets, a signing that will be announced by the team Monday.
Tomlinson meets with Jets
Free-agent RB LaDainian Tomlinson made a stop at Jets headquarters Friday as he met with team officials to discuss joining the club.
Tomlinson not essential for Vikings
There is a certain school of thought that the potential signing of RB LaDainian Tomlinson would have been a huge score for the Vikings, for several reasons.
L.T. is yet another worn-down runner
Of all the numbers connected with LaDainian Tomlinson, in the end, the number 3,410 is the one that matters most now because it's the one that ended his time in San Diego and as the best running back ...
Chargers part ways with Tomlinson
In the culmination of an event many months in the making, the Chargers officially released RB LaDainian Tomlinson on Monday after the back struggled through the 2009 season.
Raiders not sure if they'll commit to Morrison
The Raiders haven't decided whether they'll go all-out to re-sign MLB Kirk Morrison, according to AFC Whispers, despite his past productivity.
Bolts need RB with L.T.'s likely departure
For Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, the 2009 offseason was a fiasco. With him being owed a boatload of money that the team was not willing to pay, Tomlinson's representatives and GM A.J. Smith went back and forth in ...
PLAYER NEWS
Tomlinson has signed a one-day contract with the San Diego Chargers and announced his retirement after a brilliant 11-year NFL career. He was drafted in the first round by San Diego in 2001 and became one of the biggest stars in team history. Tomlinson was with the Chargers for nine seasons before playing the last two seasons with the New York Jets.|||||||
Tomlinson, about to turn 33, says it's time to move on and enjoy his family. He says he's still physically capable of playing but that the game takes a mental toll. Tomlinson was voted NFL MVP in 2006, when he set league single-season records with 31 touchdowns, including 28 rushing, and 186 points. He finishes his career with 13,684 yards, fifth all-time, and 145 touchdowns.
Tomlinson, who was the NFL MVP in 2006 and is the fifth-leading rusher in league history, is retiring after 11 NFL seasons.|||||||
The San Diego Chargers said Sunday that Tomlinson would re-sign with the team and announce his retirement. Tomlinson turns 33 on Saturday. Tomlinson was drafted in the first round by San Diego in 2001 and spent the first nine years of his career with the Chargers. He played the last two seasons with the Jets.
Tomlinson has told a San Diego radio station that he is considering calling an end to his 11-year NFL career.|||||||
The 32-year-old Tomlinson told the Scott & BR Show on XX1090AM on Friday that he is "contemplating retirement." The running back said he had told his agent and coaches of his position, saying that chasing a championship would be his main motivation to return. Tomlinson, a likely Hall of Famer, finished the season with 280 yards rushing and 449 yards receiving and three touchdowns in his second season with the Jets.
Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson says Sunday's game at Miami could possibly be the last of his career if New York does not make the playoffs. Tomlinson enters the regular-season finale needing 35 yards rushing to pass Jerome Bettis for fifth on the NFL's career list. He says if he plays, "it doesn't have to be here," but adds that he wouldn't want to play for a non-playoff contender.|||||||
Tomlinson, set to become a free agent, says Thursday that he will "wait and see" before deciding on whether to continue playing beyond this season, adding that he'll retire if the situation isn't right. When asked if he would hypothetically accept the veterans' minimum salary to return to the Jets, Tomlinson smiled and said, "I've got kids, man."
Tomlinson left Sunday's 34-19 win at Washington briefly with a left knee injury when he slipped on the sideline after a tackle, but coach Rex Ryan expects him to be fine.|||||||
Tomlinson has rushed for just 172 yards in 10 games. He has one rushing TD.
