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Sproles is out for the season with a broken left leg. The Chargers running back was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday after undergoing surgery on his fractured fibula."That's not good news, but that's the way it goes," Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said. "The time frame was too much, three to four months. When you look at it, it just doesn't make sense right now to bring him back. He should have a full recover." |
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Sproles had 50 yards on eight carries in 15 games for the Chargers in 2005 -- his rookie season. |
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Jammer signed a five-year contract extension on Wednesday, taking him through the 2012 season. Jammer has started every game for the Chargers since 2003. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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Jammer had career highs with 19 passes defended and 72 tackles _ third-best among Chargers. He's had two interceptions in his past 36 games. Last season, the team was ranked 28th in pass defense. |
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Tomlinson missed San Diego Chargers' practice Friday with a sore neck after colliding with teammate Igor Olshansky. Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer said "luckily there's nothing serious" about his Pro Bowl running back's setback. |
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With Tomlinson down it meant more work for backup Michael Turner who averaged nearly six yards on 57 carries with three touchdowns last season. Tomlinson finished last season with 1,462 yards and 18 touchdowns. |
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Cromartie missed both practices Tuesday, but did agree in principle to a five-year deal with the Chargers that could be worth $12.75 million. The deal contains guarantees of $7.35 million. "I'm just excited that they're all here," general manager A.J. Smith said of San Diego's draft picks. "You never know until the process begins. I don't think one day missing practice is going to mean anything." |
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Cromartie, 22, missed all of last season at Florida State with a knee injury. He made just one start in college, but the Chargers took him with the 19th overall pick in the draft because they liked his work ethic and potential. |
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The San Diego Chargers signed Hardwick late Friday to a six-year contract that runs through the 2011 season. The Chargers' center has started all 27 career games he's played for San Diego. "It's a huge relief," Hardwick said. "It's nice to know that I'm going to be here for a while and I'm looking forward to this team continuing to move in the right direction." |
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The Chargers were 12-4 and won the AFC West Hardwick's rookie season. The Chargers have rushed for 2,000 yards each of the last two seasons with the 2004 third round NFL draft pick calling blocking schemes for the offensive line. |
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Manumaleuna was obtained by San Diego from St. Louis on Sunday in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick. The 26-year-old tight end started 14 games last season but caught just 13 passes for 129 yards. He was a fourth-round draft pick in 2001 by the Rams. |
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Lott signed a two-year contract with San Diego on Monday. The 26-year-old safety has been plagued by injuries which have limited him to just four games over the last two seasons. Lott was released by Washington before the start of last season after suffering a knee injury. He started three games in 2004 before sustaining a season-ending pectoral injury. |
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Lott was a fifth-round draft choice by the Redskins in 2002 and has 15 tackles in 31 career games. |
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The 49ers traded Woods to the Chargers in exchange for cornerback Sammy Davis on Wednesday. Woods, the 31st pick in the 2004 draft, never started a game at wide receiver for the 49ers. He had seven receptions for 160 yards and one touchdown in 2004, but was placed on injured reserve last season with a minor thumb problem and didn't play a single game. |
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Parker agreed to a new five-year contract with San Diego on Thursday. The Chargers' wide receiver had been under contract through this season, but the deal was torn up as part of the new contract. |
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Parker was San Diego's third-leading receiver last season with 57 receptions for 725 yards and three touchdowns. |
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Hart reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with the San Diego Chargers on Thursday. Hart finished the 2005 seasons with 46 tackles (34 solo), two fumble recoveries and one interception. |
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The Chargers' safety will likely battle Terrence Kiel for the starting position at strong safety next season. |