Shawne Merriman Seeking Further Advice On Knee
ustailgate.com 8/24/2008 — According to someone close to San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman, the recommendations from doctors and other advisers is that he undergo surgery on his left knee immediately and get ready for 2009. But Merriman presses on, defying so far the advice of those who say he should not. "I'm stubborn as hell," Merriman said yesterday. He will not detail what advice he is getting. "If I listened to wha

Merriman weighs options for 'career-threatening' knee injury
nfl.com 8/23/2008 — SAN DIEGO -- Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman said Saturday he has two torn ligaments in his left knee and has been told by doctors that he could suffer a possible career-ending injury if he attempts to play without having surgery. ...

Shawne Merriman's Left Knee Is Worse Than Initially Reported
nfl.fanhouse.com 8/24/2008 — Well this isn't good news for the San Diego Chargers. A couple of days ago, word came out that linebacker Shawne Merriman had some ligament damage in his left knee. More accurately, a tear to his PCL. It even resulted in Merriman making a visit to ...

Fox, Oshinowo and Smith Released
voices.washingtonpost.com 8/24/2008 — The Redskins have released three players: Vernon Fox, Babatunde Oshinowo and Dorian Smith. Fox, a 28-year-old safety who also played in Detroit and San Diego, had played in 30 games with the Skins over the last two seasons. He started six games and ...

SignOnSanDiego.com > San Diego Chargers -- Merriman's knee injury worse than feared
signonsandiego.com 8/25/2008 — There is one person among all those in Shawne Merriman's inner stratum who favors him playing this season. That person standing alone, refusing to give in, is Merriman himself – a freakishly built 24-year-old with a gladiator scene tattooed across ...

Chargers' Merriman has torn ligaments in knee — Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL 8/24/2008
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman said Saturday he has two to...

San Diego's Merriman Needs To Look to Steve Foley — Bleacher Report - NFL 8/24/2008
Now that it is confirmed that Shawne Merriman has two torn ligaments in his knee, there is no doubt in my mind that he should balk at the San Diego Chargers' attempts to talk him into playing this season.  With a torn PCL (AND LCL - which I've ...

Giants DE Umenyiora needs surgery, to miss season — The Seattle Times: Sports 8/24/2008
With the retirement of seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan, the job of repeating as Super Bowl champions was going to be difficult for the New York Giants.

Chargers' Merriman has two torn ligaments in left knee — USATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories 8/25/2008
Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman said Saturday he has two torn ligaments in his left knee and has been told by doctors ...

New Orleans Saints Gamble on Drew Brees, Win the Jackpot — Bleacher Report - NFL 8/24/2008
Up to now, many Saints fans have regarded Archie Manning as the greatest New Orleans Saints player ever. Members of the "Dome Patrol," Bobby Herbert, and others have also been regarded as Saints greats, but that soon may change. See, the Saints ...