Merriman upset with Chargers’ GM over comments
scoresreport.com 10/8/2009 — Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman is upset after general manager A.J. Smith described San Diego’s play this year has been “soft” at times. From ESPN.com : On Wednesday, Smith was quoted in The San Diego Union-Tribune as saying, “Everything is wrong with it right now. I’m ...

Is Shawne Merriman a Trade Deadline Candidate?
chargingbolts.com 10/15/2009 — With the trade deadline looming on Tuesday, Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith may be looking to deal much maligned linebacker Shawne Merriman with his impending free agency in 2010.

[Chargers] Chargers LB Shawne Merriman Still Not 100%
gridironfans.com 9/15/2009 — Shawne Merriman wasn't ready to give himself a top grade for his performance Monday night in San Diego's thrilling 24-20 win over the Raiders. Merriman said he is not where he wants to be. But considering this was his most extensive action in a year, he is happy with the progress. Merriman last ...

Someone Give Shawne Merriman a Hug
blog.blitznation.com 10/8/2009 — So it seems as though Shawne Merriman is not happy with the comments of GM A.J. Smith about the team being soft . Well guess what Shawne, he’s exactly right. (more…)

Shawne Merriman Not Happy With A.J. Smith’s Comments
rumorsandrants.com 10/8/2009 — A note to Shawne Merriman, Dude, either get thicker skin or start playing better. Fast. And while you’re at it, get the rest of the San Diego Chargers’ defense to play better too. Merriman voiced his displeasure Wednesday afternoon, after Chargers general manager A.J. Smith ...

[Chargers] Chargers LB Shawne Merriman Returns To Limited Practice
gridironfans.com 10/2/2009 — Chargers star linebacker Shawne Merriman practiced on a limited basis on Thursday as the Chargers prepare for Sunday night's game at Pittsburgh. Merriman didn't practice Wednesday because of a groin injury that kept him out of parts of the past two games. Merriman's presence in some of practice ...

Will Merriman Have to Face a Suspension?
chargersgab.com 9/10/2009 — Could Shawne Merriman be facing a four-game suspension? Read below: Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman may need to take a break from playing football pretty soon and it won’t be because he wants to. The San Diego Sheriff’s Department has apparently turned over all the ...

[Chargers] Groin Injury Resurfaces For Chargers LB Shawne Merriman
gridironfans.com 9/27/2009 — San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman left Sunday's game against Miami because of a groin injury. Merriman tried to play with the injury, which he sustained a week earlier in a loss to Baltimore, but was forced out by early in the third quarter. Merriman didn't practice ...

Smith Says Little About Merriman’s Future in San Diego
chargersgab.com 9/8/2009 — A.J. Smith was quoted in the Union Tribune as saying the Merriman situation will play out before they address any further questions: Asked specifically whether Shawne Merriman would be here through the 2009 season, Chargers GM A.J. Smith neither answered the question nor denied the ...

Shawne Merriman Says He Barely Knew Tila Tequila and She Wasn’t His Girlfriend
sportsradiointerviews.com 10/8/2009 — This post was written by Zach Krantz of WQAM in Miami. The last 18 months have been tough for former sack machine Shawne “Lights Out” Merriman. Before the 2008 season started he needed season ending surgery to fix torn knee ligaments ...

Bears Rookie Louis Faces Assault Charge — NYT > Pro Football 10/14/2009
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Chicago Bears rookie offensive lineman Lance Louis is facing a misdemeanor assault charge for an altercation that happened while he was playing at San Diego State.

Source: San Diego Chargers inform starting safety Clinton Hart he's being waived — ESPN.com - NFL 10/14/2009
In a surprise move Wednesday morning, the Chargers informed starting safety Clinton Hart that he is being released, according to a source.

Chicago Bears rookie lineman Lance Louis faces assault charge — ESPN.com - NFL 10/14/2009
Chicago Bears rookie offensive lineman Lance Louis is facing a misdemeanor assault charge for an altercation that happened while he was playing at San Diego State.

San Diego Chargers: First Domino Falls As Hart Is Cut — Bleacher Report - NFL 10/14/2009
The San Diego Chargers have cut starting safety Clinton Hart , as first reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune. A second-year starter, Hart received a large contract extension midway through 2008, making his release all the more surprising. ...

Bears rookie Louis faces assault charge — Boston.com -- Football news 10/14/2009
Chicago Bears rookie offensive lineman Lance Louis is facing a misdemeanor assault charge for an altercation that happened while he was playing at San Diego State.