San Diego Chargers' Shawne Merriman, who missed the entire season in 2008, jogs with a weighted vest during a workout at the Chargers minicamp in San Diego, Friday, May 1, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

San Diego Chargers' Shawne Merriman, who missed the entire season in 2008, jogs with a weighted vest during a workout at the Chargers minicamp in San Diego, Friday, May 1, 2009.

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  1. Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison, top, hits San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) from behind forcing a fumble late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior, left, and the Steelers won 38-28.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers' James Harrison brings down San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, forcing a fumble late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior. The Steelers won 38-28.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers' James Harrison hits San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) from behind, forcing a fumble in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior. The Steelers won 38-28.
  4. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (R) watches Pittsburgh Steelers James Farrior (51) recover his fumbled ball after being sacked by Pittsburgh's James Harrison (C) with help from LaMarr Woodley (56) in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 4, 2009.
  5. San Diego Chargers defensive end Alfonso Boone sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (L) during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 4, 2009.
  6. San Diego Chargers safety Clinton Hart (42) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 4, 2009.
  7. San Diego Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers looks for a receiver during the first quarter of their NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 4, 2009.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passes against the San Diego Chargers during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 4, 2009.
  9. SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers looks on from the sidelines during the first half of the game against the Oakland Raiders on November 1, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
  10. SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 01: Shaun Phillips #95, Shawne Merriman #56 and Eric Weddle #32 of the San Diego Chargers celebrate a third down stop of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on November 1, 2009 in San Diego, California.
  11. SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 01: Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates a third down stop of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on November 1, 2009 in San Diego, California.
  12. SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers enters the field before the game against the Oakland Raiders on November 1, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
  13. SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates a sack during the first half against the Oakland Raiders on November 1, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
  14. KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 25: Running back Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by Tim Dobbins # 51 and Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers during the game on October 25, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
  15. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb passes under pressure from San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman in the first half during their NFL football game in San Diego, California November 15, 2009.
  16. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is sacked by San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman (L) in the fourth quarter of their National Football League game in East Rutherford, New Jersey November 8, 2009.

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