Chargers' Merriman has knee ligament damage

San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, who has missed more than a week of practice because of a sore left knee, said Thursday night that he has ligament damage and is evaluating his options. The trouble is "a loose ligament and (I'm) waiting to get more info on what I need to do," Merriman said in an e-mail to the North County Times. Merriman underwent surgery to repair cartilage damage five months ago but has had persistent pain in the knee during training camp. (link)