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Shawne Merriman's eyes grew wide at the mention of the very word. "Questionable?" he said.

They were for so long practically inextricable, big days by LaDainian Tomlinson and Chargers victories.

EAST RUTHERFORD -- Jyles Tucker leaned on crutches as he gingerly picked his way through the crowded locker room after the San Diego Chargers' 21-20 comeback victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.

The embattled Chargers safeties yesterday played, well, the way they're supposed to.

October 23, 2009, 12:24 p.m. Starting cornerback Antonio Cromartie was officially listed as questionable Friday for the Chargersa game at Kansas City on Sunday.

Second-year defensive back Antoine Cason was demoted from his nickel position this week.

Originally published October 25, 2009 at 10:10 a.m., updated October 25, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. KANSAS CITY, Mo.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he had signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area.

The San Diego Chargers had numerous players miss practice as they continue preparations for Sunday's game at Kansas City.

Living in San Diego now , I've had a classic opportunity to follow and spy on the Chargers.

Like last week's game, the Chargers face an AFC playoff team looking to establish themselves in the conference pecking order.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson OAKLAND - There are some big names on both sides of the ball that are inactive for Monday night's game between the Chargers and the Raiders.

If last year taught us anything, it was the importance of a handful of playmakers.

On a recent cool, cloudy morning, while most of the Chargers were practicing, seven players filed over to the outdoor swimming pool at the team's complex.

As the Chargers head into their second game of the preseason, they should be mindful about improving their consistency in both the run game and special teams.

The San Diego Chargers hosted the Seattle Seahawks in their preseason opener and although the Chargers dropped the game 20-14, the defense performed admirably.

" Talks on a new contract for Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, while considered inevitable for months, have not begun.

" Talks on a new contract for Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, while considered inevitable for months, have not begun.

Shawne Merriman will returns to the field this weekend for the first time since major knee surgery in September when the Chargers hold a minicamp.

Last updated on 04/26/2009 at 6:13 p.m. First it was the Atlanta Falcons, then it was the New England Patriots or the Arizona Cardinals.