Ryan Mathews

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Linebacker Shaun Philips

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 04: Linebacker Shaun Philips #95 of the San Diego Chargers looks on during their NFL Game against the Oakland Raiders on December 4, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.

CB Quentin Jammer

SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 25: Cornerback Quentin Jammer #23 of the San Diego Chargers walks on the field during the game with the Seattle Seahawks on August 25, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 18-17. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

RB Darren Sproles

Darren Sproles of the San Diego Chargers at the Louisiana Superdome on August 27, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

QB Philip Rivers

NEW ORLEANS - AUGUST 27: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers in action against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on August 27, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

WR Malcolm Floyd

SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 21: Wide receiver Malcolm Floyd #80 of the San Diego Chargers catches a pass against Terence Newman #41 of the Dallas Cowboys during their pre-season NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium on August 21, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Shawn Merriman

SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 14: Linebacker Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers works out before the game with the Chicago Bears on August 14, 2010 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Merriman signed his one year tender contract on Friday and isn't expected to play. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

WR Vincent Jackson

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 31: Vincent Jackson #83 of the San Deigo Chargers carries the ball during the 2010 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 31, 2010 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

TE Antonio Gates

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Antonio Gates of the San Diego Chargers of the New York Jets during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 17, 2010 in San Diego, California.