According the NFL reports, the San Diego Chargers restricted free agent quarterback Charlie Whitehurst is likely to put on the Seattle Seahawks jersey with a two-year $10 million contract. Per the report, the Chargers may get draft picks, including a 2011 third-round selection through the trade with the Seahawks.
Whitehurst was the target of both the Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals, but the latter agreed to terms with former Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Derek Anderson on Wednesday, thus he signed the offer sheet with the Seahawks on the same day, making the trade near to be finalized.
For some reason, the four-year pro has just appeared in only two NFL regular-season games without throwing any pass. If the trade is going on well as it has been expected, Whitehurst is going to be a backup for Matt Hasselbeck after the Seahawks’ former No. 2 quarterback Seneca Wallace was traded to the Browns last week.
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Chargers WR Jackson will face imprisonment and suspension
The San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson entered his plea on Monday, pleading to DUI charge and accepting sentence for four days in jail and five years of probation. He may also receive a one-game suspension from the league because it has been the second time he was convicted of DUI.
The last time he pleaded guilty to a DUI charge was in 2006 and he was still on probation for that charge when he was arrested again in January 2009. Jackson will also be arraigned on March 2 for driving with a suspended license. It was a few hours before the Chargers’ playoff loss to the New York Jets when Jackson was handcuffed briefly and had his car impounded following a traffic stop that was caused by playing loud music.
According to City Attorney’s Office spokeswoman Gina Coburn, Jackson will pay $2,408 of fine and commit 10 days of public work service. Last time he was ordered to give five days of public work service. The jail time can be served as work release and Jackson can report between now and March 23. Hope this time he learns how to drive in a safe way. As a pro star athlete in NFL jersey, he should at least make sure he is not a public threat to others’ life even if he does not take himself as public example of behavior.
The last time he pleaded guilty to a DUI charge was in 2006 and he was still on probation for that charge when he was arrested again in January 2009. Jackson will also be arraigned on March 2 for driving with a suspended license. It was a few hours before the Chargers’ playoff loss to the New York Jets when Jackson was handcuffed briefly and had his car impounded following a traffic stop that was caused by playing loud music.
According to City Attorney’s Office spokeswoman Gina Coburn, Jackson will pay $2,408 of fine and commit 10 days of public work service. Last time he was ordered to give five days of public work service. The jail time can be served as work release and Jackson can report between now and March 23. Hope this time he learns how to drive in a safe way. As a pro star athlete in NFL jersey, he should at least make sure he is not a public threat to others’ life even if he does not take himself as public example of behavior.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Chargers center Hardwick not ready to play yet
The San Diego Chargers will compete with the Denver Broncos for the AFC West title this Sunday, but Chargers center Nick Hardwick still has not been ready to play for his team in his #61 Chargers jersey.
Hardwick has not been able to play a game since having ankle surgery following the season opener. The former Pro Bowler tried to return and practiced four weeks ago. But a setback last Wednesday just prevented him from practicing again. Missing practice on Thursday, he was finally ruled out for this Sunday’s game in Denver.
But several other injured players were able to practice Thursday. Tight end Antonio Gates, linebackers Shaun Phillips and Shawne Merriman all practiced. Offensive tackle Jeromey Clary did not practice yet after leaving last Sunday’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles with injured ankle, but Coach Norv Turner was optimistic that he would work out on Saturday to prepare for Sunday’s game.
Hardwick has not been able to play a game since having ankle surgery following the season opener. The former Pro Bowler tried to return and practiced four weeks ago. But a setback last Wednesday just prevented him from practicing again. Missing practice on Thursday, he was finally ruled out for this Sunday’s game in Denver.
But several other injured players were able to practice Thursday. Tight end Antonio Gates, linebackers Shaun Phillips and Shawne Merriman all practiced. Offensive tackle Jeromey Clary did not practice yet after leaving last Sunday’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles with injured ankle, but Coach Norv Turner was optimistic that he would work out on Saturday to prepare for Sunday’s game.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Reality TV star Tequila sued Chargers LB Merriman
Three-time NFL Pro Bowl player, the San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman may face charge for domestic violence, as reality TV star Tila Tequila has filed a lawsuit against him, seeking $1.5 million in damages. Another disgusting scandal involved NFL player. Doesn't he feel ashamed while in public wearing his Chargers jersey?
Tequila alleged assault, battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. She signed a citizen’s arrest warrant accusing Merriman of battery and false imprisonment at his suburban home and caused the linebacker to be arrested by sheriff’s deputies on Sept. 6. She also alleged that Merriman had a short temper, used drugs and humiliated her because of her bisexuality.
Tequila, whose real name is Tila Ngyuen, is heroine in “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila”, a bisexual dating show featured men and women vying for Tequila’s affections. She also modeled for Playboy and other men’s magazines.
Tequila alleged assault, battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. She signed a citizen’s arrest warrant accusing Merriman of battery and false imprisonment at his suburban home and caused the linebacker to be arrested by sheriff’s deputies on Sept. 6. She also alleged that Merriman had a short temper, used drugs and humiliated her because of her bisexuality.
Tequila, whose real name is Tila Ngyuen, is heroine in “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila”, a bisexual dating show featured men and women vying for Tequila’s affections. She also modeled for Playboy and other men’s magazines.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Chambers was released even after contributing to team’s win
With his production dropping off dramatically this season, wide receiver Chris Chambers should have known that he would lose his job in the San Diego Chargers some day when the team found it necessary to release him, but he simply would not expect that it happened only one day after he contributed to the team’s win.
The Chargers released Chambers Monday after he had a key catch in a 24-16 win over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. The releasing was mainly caused by the emergence of Malcom Floyd, who took over Chambers starting job on Sunday.
The team also needs a roster room to sign a linebacker for replacement to injured Tim Dobbins. Unlucky Chambers just unfortunately became the team’s most expendable personnel because of his underachieved performance of this season.
Totally different from the receiver that the Chargers obtained at the trading deadline in 2007 from Miami at the cost of a second-round draft pick. At that time he was considered worth the trading as he helped the Chargers reach the AFC championship game that season. But things just changed as time passed. Taking off his Chargers jersey, Chambers is to decide what to do in the future.
The Chargers released Chambers Monday after he had a key catch in a 24-16 win over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. The releasing was mainly caused by the emergence of Malcom Floyd, who took over Chambers starting job on Sunday.
The team also needs a roster room to sign a linebacker for replacement to injured Tim Dobbins. Unlucky Chambers just unfortunately became the team’s most expendable personnel because of his underachieved performance of this season.
Totally different from the receiver that the Chargers obtained at the trading deadline in 2007 from Miami at the cost of a second-round draft pick. At that time he was considered worth the trading as he helped the Chargers reach the AFC championship game that season. But things just changed as time passed. Taking off his Chargers jersey, Chambers is to decide what to do in the future.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Chargers Center Hardwick to miss 8 weeks for ankle surgery
On Wednesday, the San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick had a surgery on his left ankle, and the rehabilitation would take him about eight weeks. The Chargers will have fifth-year pro Scott Mruczkowski starting at center.
The Chargers said the surgery was to tighten a ligament in Hardwick’s ankle. The six-year veteran was hurt in the season opener at Oakland on Sept. 14, and the injury was originally said to be a sprained ankle and kept Hardwick out for Sunday’s 31-26 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
According to Chargers Coach Norv Turner, the team will hold off deciding whether to put Hardwick on injured reserve—and losing him for the rest of the year—until they can gauge his recovery and if they need to use the roster spot for another player. The Chargers last week signed Dennis Norman, who has played center and guard in other teams' nfl jerseys.
The Chargers said the surgery was to tighten a ligament in Hardwick’s ankle. The six-year veteran was hurt in the season opener at Oakland on Sept. 14, and the injury was originally said to be a sprained ankle and kept Hardwick out for Sunday’s 31-26 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
According to Chargers Coach Norv Turner, the team will hold off deciding whether to put Hardwick on injured reserve—and losing him for the rest of the year—until they can gauge his recovery and if they need to use the roster spot for another player. The Chargers last week signed Dennis Norman, who has played center and guard in other teams' nfl jerseys.
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