LT released by the Chargers
It's official.
The player who's probably most associated with the franchise is no longer a San Diego Charger.
Today the Chargers released future first-ballot Hall-of-Famer LaDainian Tomlinson, who was due a $2 million roster bonus next month.
Many including team president Dean Spanos will always view LT as a Charger. “No matter where he chooses to continue his career, in my mind LT will always be a San Diego Charger. His legacy as one of the greatest running backs the game has ever seen will be as a Charger.”
One team that some have speculated as a landing spot for the native Texan is Houston. According to the Houston Chronicle, however, the Texans aren't interested in pursuing LT.
Tomlinson ranks second all-time in rushing touchdowns (138) and eighth all-time in rushing yards (12,490) in addition to owning or sharing 28 Charger team records.
Last year, LT finished with a career low in rushing attempts (223) and yards (730) as well as receptions (20) and receiving yards (154).
That said, he rushed for 11 touchdowns in the final ten games of the season and was a viable fantasy running back for the majority of the season.
Regardless of where he ends up in 2010, Tomlinson will likely be the second option in the backfield for the first time in his career.
