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WHISPERS BEGIN REGARDING MERRIMAN’S CONDITION
In the wake of a report that Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman visited with renowned orthopedist James Andrews regarding Merriman’s knee, we’re hearing that there is quiet concern within the organization that Merriman could be done, after only four NFL seasons. Merriman had arthroscopic knee surgery during the offseason. He made the trip to Alabama to see Dr. [...]
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Merriman's Knee Messed Up
About Football — [image] On Thursday, rumors surfaced at Profootballtalk.com indicating San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has a serious knee issue that could cut his career short. And while the rumor was largely dismissed by most Chargers fans as just that -- a rumor -- it appears now that there may be something to the report. At least the part about something being wrong with his knee. How serious it is, we don't know at this time. Apparently Merriman doesn't know just how messed up it is either because after talking to Dr. James Andrews he traveled to New ...

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