Sad, yet somewhat understandable news today for San Diego Charger fans as running back LaDainian Tomlinson was released before the March 5th deadline at which time the team would have had to pay LT $2 million in roster bonuses.
LT, who has spent all nine years of his illustrius NFL career on the Chargers, has struggled in recent years, ending this past season with a weak 3.3 yards per carry and only 730 yards on the ground. As age continues to become more and more of a factor for Tomlinson, the Chargers have decided that it was time to part ways with the player who ranks 8th on the all-time rushing yards list. Holding or sharing almost 30 Charger rushing records, he leaves the Chargers as their career rushing yards leader.
There are a few teams on the lookout for a solid running back this off-season, with those teams being the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, and Washington Redskins. A real option could be the Texans, who were a playoff caliber team that lost close games this season due to the lack of a strong, consistent running game.
Although his heart lies with San Diego and the Chargers, LT looks to have a few more years worth of gas in the tank. So whoever picks him up could have a quality running back or at least a strong backup who can help develope younger running backs.
Although his run at the career rushing yards record is over barring some sort of miraculous comeback, Tomlinson still looks to be a strong candidate for the Hall of Fame as well as being considered one of the best running backs of his generation.
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