Travis Johnson News

Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Where there used to be the domineering presence of one behemoth - that one usually being plenty enough - the middle of the Chargers' three-man line is now three men.

Out of necessity, old quarterbacks are enjoying something of a renaissance in the National Football League this season and a few, like ageless Kurt Warner, are making the most of it.

Shawne Merriman says those watching Monday night will see "a difference" in him after a bye week to rest.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson The San Diego Chargers sold enough tickets to avoid a television blackout for Monday night's game against Denver.

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

October 14, 2009, 10:01 a.m. The Chargers have released Clinton Hart and signed defensive tackle Ian Scott.

Running back Willie Parker missed his third consecutive practice, making him unlikely to play Sunday night against San Diego at Heinz Field.

Having been almost a foregone conclusion for two days, the Chargers moved to shore up their defensive line yesterday when they signed Alfonso Boone to a one-year deal.

With an already suspect run defense, the San Diego Chargers' woes are only compounded by the fact that they have lost both Jamal Williams and Ryon Bingham for the year.

LaDainian Tomlinson has been ruled out of the San Diego Chargers' home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the second straight game he'll miss due to a sprained right ankle.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Another week, another group of stars sitting out San Diego's practice.

Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones has pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated over a 2008 traffic incident.

LaDainian Tomlinson has been ruled out of the Chargers' home opener against the Ravens on Sunday because of a sprained ankle, just the second time the running back will miss a start due to injury in his nine-year career.

It's a big loss for the Chargers . Although the 12-year veteran has a history of knee injuries, he's still been a force in the middle, particularly against the run.

It's only about 48 hours until the San Diego Chargers host the Baltimore Ravens and it is looking more likely that when the ball is kicked off, some key starters will be watching from the sidelines.

" Shawne Merriman did not play more than 22 plays in any preseason game this season, even in the two games his fellow starters on defense went longer.

It isn't nearly as dramatic as getting your doctorate in physics and a day later being asked to be Einstein's wing man.

The Chargers suffered a serious blow this training camp when DE Ryon Bingham suffered a torn biceps, forcing him to undergo surgery that will sideline him for the entire season.

And away they go - but how far? The Chargers embark on their 50th anniversary season Monday night with at trip to Oakland.

The Chargers are a savvy team to pick for the Super Bowl. Just like last year. And the year before.