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SignOnSanDiego.com > San Diego Chargers -- Merriman has two torn knee ligaments
Shawne Merriman said today upon his return to Chargers Park that he has a torn lateral collateral ligament as well as posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The lateral collateral ligament is the further knee trauma Merriman alluded to earlier this week when he initially spoke about the torn posterior cruciate ligament. Merriman has seen specialists in New York and Alabama and plans ...
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Shawne Merriman: two torn ligaments
SmackCaster SmackBlog — ... The news gets worse for the San Diego Charger and Pro Bowl LB Shawne Merriman. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the Pro Bowler has two torn ligaments. Merriman believes the injuries could be career-threatening. ...

Don't expect a fast resolution to Merriman's plight
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... The San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that Merriman said he has torn lateral collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee. Merriman is expected to see more specialists next week. Chargers coach Norv Turner is still confident that Merriman will be able to play when the season starts Sept. 7 against visiting Carolina. ...

Shawne Merriman Has Two Torn Knee Ligaments
FanIQ Blog — ... Merriman has two torn knee ligaments [San Diego Union-Tribune] ...

NFL Injury Report, Sunday, August 24, 2008
MVN Outsider — ... San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has both a torn lateral collateral ligament as well as posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, according to Kevin Acee’s story on SignOnSanDiego.com. ...

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nctimes.com 8/23/2008 — Saturday, August 23, 2008 2:26 PM PDT SAN DIEGO ---- Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman said Saturday he has two torn ligaments in his ailing left knee and has been told by doctors that he could suffer a possible career-ending injury if he attempts ...
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Chargers coach Norv Turner is more concerned with having linebacker Shawne Merriman on the field for the playoffs than next month's regular-season opener. Merriman, a three-time Pro Bowler, felt pain in his knee after playing in San Diego's preseason ...
Decision Looming For S. Merriman About Possible Knee SurgeryMark Maske's NFL Insider 8/23/2008
San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has two torn ligaments in his left knee and intends to make a decision soon about whether to undergo surgery. Merriman met with orthopedic specialists this week. The University of Maryland product rejoined ...
Chargers star LB says 2nd knee ligament tornFOXSports.com News for NFL 8/24/2008
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Merriman says he has two torn ligaments in kneeESPN.com - NFL 8/24/2008
Shawne Merriman told the Chargers he has a torn lateral collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.