San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, left, takes a break with teammates, Larry English, center, and Antwan Applewhite, right, during the Chargers NFL football practice held in San Diego Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. Authorities say San Diego Chargers star linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested on suspicion of choking and restraining his girlfriend, a reality TV star, as she tried to leave his Southern California home. San Diego County Sheriff's Lt. Gary Steadman says 27-year-old Tila Tequila signed a citizen's arrest warrant early Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, charging Merriman with battery and false imprisonment. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, left, takes a break with teammates, Larry English, center, and Antwan Applewhite, right, during the Chargers NFL football practice held in San Diego Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. Authorities say San Diego Chargers star linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested on suspicion of choking and restraining his girlfriend, a reality TV star, as she tried to leave his Southern California home. San Diego County Sheriff's Lt. Gary Steadman says 27-year-old Tila Tequila signed a citizen's arrest warrant early Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, charging Merriman with battery and false imprisonment.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, left, takes a break with teammates, Larry English, center, and Antwan Applewhite, right, during the Chargers NFL football practice held in San Diego Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. Authorities say San Diego Chargers star linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested on suspicion of choking and restraining his girlfriend, a reality TV star, as she tried to leave his Southern California home. San Diego County Sheriff's Lt. Gary Steadman says 27-year-old Tila Tequila signed a citizen's arrest warrant early Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, charging Merriman with battery and false imprisonment.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.

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