Marcus McNeill - #73 - T
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 7"/ 336 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/16/1983 |
| Birthplace | Ellenwood, GA |
| College | Auburn |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2006, 2nd round, 18th pick by Chargers |
Chargers' McNeill signs five-year extension
Late Wednesday, Chargers OLT Marcus McNeill agreed to a five-year contract extension that runs through 2015. The new deal is reportedly worth $48 million, with $24.5 million guaranteed, according to PFW Chargers correspondent and North County Times beat writer ...
Report: Chargers' McNeill agrees to five-year extension
Chargers OLT Marcus McNeill has agreed to a five-year contract extension, according to a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter, who cited a source familiar with the situation.
Chargers activate OLT McNeill
The Chargers have activated OLT Marcus McNeill to their roster. To create the roster space, the team released CB Fred Bennett and FS C.J. Spillman.
McNeill's concession could lead to long-term deal
Unlike teammate Vincent Jackson, sitting out an entire season was never something Marcus McNeill wanted to do.
McNeill ends holdout, signs tender
Chargers OLT Marcus McNeill, who had been holding out for a new contract, has signed his restricted free-agent tender, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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: 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.
Chargers won't trade McNeill
According to "Whispers," the Chargers don't have any intention of dealing OLT Marcus McNeill, whom they'd like to reward with a contract extension after they've care of several other key players next offseason.
Report: Chargers' Jackson, McNeill prepared to hold out first 10 weeks of season
Chargers unsigned restricted free agents WR Vincent Jackson and OLT Marcus McNeill are both prepared to sit out the first 10 weeks of the regular season after not receiving long-term contract offers, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Chargers need to lock up McNeill, Jackson
Refusing to give long-term contracts to OLT Marcus McNeill and WR Vincent Jackson could be a costly mistake by Chargers GM A.J. Smith.
Chargers, unsigned RFAs at standstill
We're told that a line has been drawn in the sand in San Diego, where four unsigned restricted free agents have refused to report to voluntary workouts and are not expected to participate in any minicamps this offseason.
Key decisions lie ahead for Chargers' Smith
Maybe more so than any team in the league, the Chargers have a number of critical decisions to make this offseason. First and foremost, though, is choosing which of their many key free agents they wish to keep — either long-term ...
PLAYER NEWS
The San Diego Chargers have placed McNeill on season-ending injured reserve with a neck injury and signed tackle Jared Gaither off waivers.|||||||
McNeill injured his neck during a loss to the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 10 and was inactive for the last two games
McNeill has agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2015 believed to be worth $48.5 million, with $24.5 million guaranteed.|||||||
McNeill said after practice Wednesday that the sides were still tweaking the deal and that he expected to sign it Thursday. His agent, Alvin Keels, and the team later announced the sides had agreed. McNeill will make his season debut Sunday at St. Louis.
McNeill ended his holdout Saturday when he signed his one-year contract tender as a restricted free agent.|||||||
However, he must sit out the next three games because he and wide receiver Vincent Jackson were placed on the roster exempt list by general manager A.J. Smith on Aug. 20. McNeill will be eligible to play Oct. 17 at St. Louis.
McNeill, a two-time Pro Bowl player, remains sidelined with a neck injury.|||||||
He did work on the side with the team's strength coaches, but has yet to be cleared to practice. McNeill, who hasn't played in any of the exhibition or regular-season games, hopes to put on pads next week.
McNeill was added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster on Tuesday, giving San Diego 10 players in the NFL all-star game.|||||||
McNeill is an injury replacement for Bengals tackle Willie Anderson. The Pro Bowl will be played Feb. 10 in Honolulu.
