san diego chargers vs. miami dolphins

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For Immediate Releasewww.Chargers.comMonday, Sept. 21, 2009(858) 874-4500

The San Diego Chargers will conclude a two-game homewhen they host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Septat Qualcomm Stadium. Kickoff is 1:15 p.m. PDT.

The Dolphins took the NFL by storm a year ago winthe AFC East with an 11-5 record just a year after goin

15 and nishing last in their division.The Chargers will look to improve to 2-1 after a Week 2 31-26

to the Baltimore Ravens. Miami must make the cross-country trSan Diego after hosting Indianapolis on Monday Night FootbLandshark Stadium.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS vs. MIAMI DOLPHIN1:15 p.m. PDT Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009

Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, California

2009 ScheduleREGULAR SEASON (1-1)

Mon. Sept. 14 at Oakland W 24-20Sun. Sept. 20 BALTIMORE L 26-31Sun. Sept. 27 MIAMI 1:15 p.m. CBSSun. Oct. 4 at Pittsburgh 5:20 p.m. NBCSun. Oct. 11 ByeMon. Oct. 19 DENVER 5:30 p.m. ESPN/KFMBSun. Oct. 25 at Kansas City 10:00 a.m. CBSSun. Nov. 1 OAKLAND 1:05 p.m. CBSSun. Nov. 8 at New York Giants 1:15 p.m. CBSSun. Nov. 15 PHILADELPHIA 1:15 p.m. FOXSun. Nov. 22 at Denver* 1:15 p.m. CBSSun. Nov. 29 KANSAS CITY* 1:05 p.m. CBSSun. Dec. 6 at Cleveland* 1:05 p.m. CBSSun. Dec. 13 at Dallas* 1:15 p.m. CBSSun. Dec. 20 CINCINNATI* 1:05 p.m. CBSFri. Dec. 25 at Tennessee 4:30 p.m. NFLN/KFMBSun. Jan. 3 WASHINGTON* 1:15 p.m. FOXAll times Pacic. Home games inBOLD.Home games will be subject to local blackout rules and will be shown locally if theyare sold out 72 hours prior to kickoff. Dates and times are subject to change.*Denotes ex scheduling and games subject to time change.

Series HistoryThe Chargers and Dolphins will meet for the second year in

and the sixth time this decade as the Chargers look to put an ena seven-game losing streak in the series. The Chargers last winMiami took place 15 seasons ago in 1994, a memorable 22-21 wthe AFC Divisional Playoffs. The teams have met four times inseason play, splitting the contests. The all-time series ledger shMiami with a slight 14-12 advantage, however the Chargers arein games played in San Diego. The series dates back to 1966.

Chargers-Dolphins ConnectionsChargers Head CoachNorv Turnerwas the Dolphins offensive c

ordinator from 2002-03. Special Teams CoachSteve Crosbyworkefor the Dolphins from 1977-82 as a scout, special teams coach andbackers coach. Tight Ends and Assistant Head CoachRob Chudzinsplayed and coached at the University of Miami, winning National Cpionships in both capacities. Offensive Line CoachMike Sullivanwas teammate of Chudzinskis with the Canes and he too was part of tnational championship teams both as a player and later as a coach

Senior ExecutiveRandy Muellerwas the Dolphins general mager from 2005-07. Chief Operating OfcerJim Steegsrst job ifootball was for the Dolphins as business manager/controller.

Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers was a Dolphin from07 and left as one of the franchises all-time receiving leaders.nerbackAntonio Cromartieis from Tallahassee, Fla. (Florida Sta

LBBrandon Sileris from Orlando and attended rival UniversitFlorida. SSClinton Hartis from Bushnell, Fla. and was a pitcheCentral Florida CC. RookiesTyronne Green(Pensacola) and reserve- jured WRDemetrius Byrd(Miami) are both from Florida.

Dolphins CEOMike Deewas the executive vice president of buness affairs for the San Diego Padres from 1995-02.

Offensive CoordinatorDan Henningwas the Chargers head coafrom 1989-91 and tight ends coachGeorge DeLeonewas the Boltoffensive line coach in 1997. Running BackRicky Williamsis fromSan Diego (Patrick Henry High) and WRGreg Camarillospent the 0506 seasons with the Chargers. SafetyTyrone Culveris from Palmdaand LBJoey Porteris from Bakerseld.

Television and Radio Coverage

CBS SPORTSKFMB-TV (Ch. 8 San Diego) and KCBS-TV (Ch. 2 Los Angeles

and Orange County)Dick Enberg(play-by-play) andDan Fouts(analyst)

Sports USA RadioLarry Kahn(play-by-play),John Robinson(analyst) andTroy West (sidelines)

Rock 105.3 FM, XTRA Sports 1360 (San Diego)and AM 570 KLAC (Los Angeles)Josh Lewin(play-by-play) andHank Bauer(analyst) andMike Costa(side-lines)The Chargers Radio Network includes KGEO 1230 AM in Bakersfield; KNWH 1250AM in the Yucca Valley; KNWQ 1140 AM in Palm Springs; KNWZ 970 AM in theCoachella Valley; KOSS 1380 AM in Palmdale and Lancaster, KSPA 1510 AM in On-tario, Rancho Cucamonga and the Inland Empire; KATY 101.3 FM in Temecula andthe Inland Empire; KWDJ 1360 AM in Ridgecrest; ESPN Radio 1100 AM in Las Vegas;

KXO 107.5 FM in the Imperial Valley and Yuma, Arizona; and SiriusSatellite Radio.

XHFG 107.3 (San Diego) and KWKW 1330 AM(Los Angeles) - SpanishJorge Villanueva(play-by-play) andAdrian Garcia(analyst)

Press releases, player bios, notes and a downloadableversion of the Chargers 2009 Media Guide are available atwww.Chargers.com.


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This Weeks Practice and Media ScheduleMedia wishing to access the Media Center, cover the open practice

period or gather interviews post-practice should enter the facility viathe walk-through gate nearest the Media Center .

Tues. Sept. 22 Players off (No availability)Wed. Sept. 23 Media Center open 12:00-8:00 p.m.

Time TBD - Dolphins Player Conference Call***9:00 am PT Tony Sparano Conference Call******(1-218-862-7200; Conf. Code: 921315)***11:45 am PT Chargers Player Conference Call

12:00 pm PT - Norv Turner Conference Call*1:30-3:30 pm practice; interviews afterThu. Sept. 24 Media Center open 12:00-8:00 p.m.

*1:30-3:30 pm practice; interviews afterFri. Sept. 25 Media Center open 10:00-5:00 p.m.

*11:00-12:30 pm practice; interviews afterSat. Sept. 26 No availability

* Practice is open for rst 20-30 minutes.A reminder to all media: there is no live reporting of any kind from the

eld during the open practice period. That means no use of cell phonesor other electronic devices for any reason, including calls, blogs, textsand tweets. In addition, once you leave the eld during or after the openpractice period, you may not return to the eld until after practice.

Home WhitesThis Sunday against Miami, the Chargers will wear their road white

jerseys and Navy blue pants. The Chargers routinelydo so for September home games when temperaturesin San Diego are typically at their highest. The Dol-phins will be wearing their home dark-colored jerseys

and relegated to the north, sunny sideline at Qualcomm Stadium.

Rivers career dayOn Monday, Aug. 24, quarterbackPhilip Riverssigned a six-ye

contract extension that will run thru the 2015 season. TBolts starting quarterback since 2006, Rivers has ledteam to three straight playoff seasons. Last Sundagainst Baltimore, Rivers threw for a career-high 436 yincluding a career-long 81-yard touchdown pass toDar

ren Sproles. Rivers career record as a starter now stands at 37(.661), including playoffs. His record at Qualcomm Stadium imore impressive, 22-6 for a .786 winning percentage. He also hthe teams record for career passer rating (92.5).

Aztec PrideThe Chargers opened the 2009 season with three San Diego State

University alums on the active rosterAntwan Applewhite,Brandyn DombrowskiandKassim Osgood. It is the most for-mer Aztecs the Chargers have had on their roster to open a

season since 1974, when four were on the team. That 74 squad featuredSDSU alumsBobby Howard, Jeff Staggs, Jesse Freitas andDon Horn.

Sproles does it againTwo games, two 200-yard outgings for running backDarren Spro

les. Six days after racking up 246 yards against Oaklathe season opener, Sproles tallied 278 on Sunday agathe Ravens - 26 rushing, 124 receiving and 128 on kicreturns. It was the ninth-best all-purpose game in tehistory and the ninth 200-yard game of Sproles caree

Two-game homestands good to the ChargersSundays Chargers-Dolphins game will be the second game of a

two-game Chargers homestand. Since 2004, the Chargers have sweptseven of their eight two-game homestands. The Bolts split their othertwo-game stand in 2005.

Tough StretchThe Chargers are in the middle of three straight games aga

teams that were in the playoffs a year ago, including both participin the AFC Championship Game, the Ravens game last Sundathe Steelers game next week in Pittsburgh (Oct. 4). The Chargersplay the NFLs 17th toughest schedule (based on 2008 W-L recoface only three 08 playoff teams (New York Giants, PhiladelphTennessee) after this stretch. Cumulatively, the Chargers 16 onents in 2008 were 123-131-2 (.484)

My time has comeOne of the most exciting stories to follow this season will be th

defensive endOgemdi Nwagbuo(OH-gem-dee NEW-wah-

boe). His parents were both born in Nigeria and even thoughOgemdi was born in San Diego, he was given a Nigerianname, which translated to English means my time willcome. Nwagbuo is the familys surname.

Nwagbuo, who registered his rst-career sack in the fourth quaof the Chargers Monday Night Football opener in Oakland andmade his rst-ever NFL start last Sunday vs. Baltimore, got a verstart playing football. He did not play as a prep at Mt. Miguel School in the San Diego suburb of Spring Valley. After graduNwagbuo enrolled at Southwestern College in San Diego and grst exposure to the game. A successful two-year stint led to a scarship to Michigan State where he earned a degree in interdisciplstudies. Nwagbuo was then signed and spent time with the New YGiants in 2008. Between the time of his release from the Giants an

signing with the Chargers to their practice squad latthe 08 season, Nwagbuo worked in customer servicEnterprise Rent-a-Car in San Diego. He nished the 2008 seasonthe Chargers and was re-signed for 2009.

Alex Spanos inducted into Cal Poly Hall of FameRecently, Chargers ownerAlex Spanoswas inducted into the Cal

Poly-San Luis Obsipo Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction ceremonytook place during the weekend of Sept. 12 around theMustangs football home opener against SacramentoState. Spanos studied aerospace engineering at Cal Poly

from 1941-42 before leaving school to enlist in the U.S. Army AirCorps. While at student at Cal Poly, Spanos competed on the schoolsswimming and diving teams, while also serving as a drum major in theMustang Marching Band. Also inducted into the schools Hall of Famewas Ultimate Fighting superstarChuck Liddell, who is friends withseveral Chargers and an avid supporter of the team.


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Public Relations Contact InformationBill Johnston. . . . . . . . . . Director of Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(858) 874-4661 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Yoffe . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Director of Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . .(858) 874-4659 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] LaFrance. . . . . . . Media Relations Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(858) 874-4563 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Rojas. . . . . . . . . Corporate Communications Coordinator . . . . . . . . .(858) 874-4662 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Pearce. . . . . . . . . . Web Site & Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(858) 874-4660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager, Internet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(858) 874-4609 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Nations UnitedThere is a section of the Chargers locker room,primarily occupied by defensive linemen that has be-

come its own United Nations of sorts. Of the nine playerswhose locker stalls ll the section, ve are either for-eign born or the children of parents born in coun-tries outside teh United States. They include DEJacquesCesaire(Haitian), DELuis Castillo(Dominican andGreek), DEVaughn Martin(Jamaican and Canadian),

DETravis Johnson(Panamanian) and DEOgemdi Nwagbou(Nigerian).

Championships begin in the divisionThe Chargers have been the rulers of late in the AFC West,

ning four of the ve last division crowns.Since 2004, including last Monday nights win over the Raide

Chargers are 24-7 (.774) in the division, including 11-0 agOakland, 6-4 against Denver and 7-3 against theChiefs. The Chargers went 5-1 in AFC West play

in 2008, including a 52-21 win over the Broncos in lastyears season nale to seal the crown. The Chargersinner-division wins since 04 are tied with Indianapol

the second-most in the NFL during that span behind NEnglands 25. Pittsburgh has the third-most at 23.Since the NFL realigned the divisions in 2002, the Chargers a

only AFC West team to win consecutive titles.

Workout partnersLinebackersShawne Merrimanand Shaun Phillipsspent part of

their offseason training together at GoldsGym in Los Angeles. According toThe Press- Enterprise , they pushed each other inweightlifting and cone drills during their workout ses-

sions. Merriman, Phillips and fellow linebackerStephen Cooperallshare a townhouse in Hollywood during the offseason.

Linebacker zenEach position meeting room at Chargers Park has its own personal

touch, including the linebackers room, whereShaunPhillipskeeps a one-gallon mini-aquarium at his seat.The aquarium has been on his desk for the past coupleof seasons and has been home to a number of differ-ent freshwater sh, primarily goldsh and tetras, but currently it fea-tures three blue guppies. The sh help Shaun keep his mind at easeduring the linebackers meetings and provide some much-needed zenfor the meeting room.

Bolts celebrate Blue BombersThe Little League World Series Champion Park View Chula Vista Blue

Bombers were the Chargers special guestsat last Sundays home opener against Balti-more. Each player received a powder blueChargers jersey and the entire team was in-troduced to the crowd before the game.

Several weeks ago, after their return from Williamsport, Pa., theBlue Bombers, so named because of the LLWS record 59 home runsthe team hit during the tournament, took a tour of Chargers Park andwatched the team practice. Afterward, Head CoachNorv Turnerhadthe players form a tunnel and each Park View player was given achance to run through the tunnel, receiving handshakes and high-ves from the Chargers players. Several Bolts, includingLuis Castillo,who was one of the teams biggest fans, stuck around after practiceand signed autographs for the new world champs.

OL teams up with Marine Corps-Law Enforcement FoundationThe Chargers offensive line has teamed up with the Marine C

Law Enforcement Foundation to raise monfor the children of Marines and law enforment ofcers killed in the line of duty. For evrushing touchdown the Bolts score this ye

each offensive lineman will contribute $100 toward the fund. Chers fans are welcome to join the OL and contribute as well. Infotion is available online athttp://www.mc-lef.org/ .

San Diego History available for DVD purchaseNFL Films and Warner Home VideosSan Diego Chargers: The

Complete History is now available for purchase DVD at the Chargers Team Store at Qualcomm Stadas well as at retail outlets throughout San Diego.

The 85-minute lm highlights the Chargers rsyears leading up to the teams 50th Anniversary Seain 2009. NFL Films chronicles the teams dominthrough the early years in the American Foot

League, the offensive powerhouse Air Coryell squads through todivision-winning teams.

The lm includes rare sideline sound from players and coawires and vintage radio accounts from such notable Chargers gras Lance Alworth, Sid Gillman, Dan Fouts, Junior Seau, SHumphries, LaDainian Tomlinsonand many more.


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Highlights from Week 1 at Oakland The Chargers rallied from a 20-17 fourth-quarterdecit with 2:30 remaining to win the game, 24-20, ona ve-yard touchdown run byDarren Sproleswith 18seconds left in the game. Sproles nished the night with 246 all-purpose

yards, including kickoff returns of 66 and 59 yards. Philip Riversengineered the game-winning drive,

leading the Chargers 89 yards in nine plays aftertaking over with 2:30 remaining in the fourth

quarter. He completed 6-of-7 for 79 yards on thegame winning drive. It was Rivers 10th-career fourth-quartercome-from-behind victory.

Rivers actually led two fourth-quarter drives against the Raiders,both resulting in touchdowns. He capped the rst with a 15-yardtouchdown pass toVincent Jackson, during which he went 4-for-5 for 65 yards, including a 10-yarder toAntonio Gateson 3rd-and-3 and a 15-yarder to Sproles on 3rd-and-12. Rivers fourth-quarterpasser rating against the Raiders was an outstanding 144.4.

Quentin Jammerhad an interception on thegames opening series and later capped a second-quarter three-and-out with an open eld passeddefensed on third down.

Stephen Cooperset up the Chargers rst touchdown a second-

quarter one-yard run byLT with a tackle, forced fumble andfumnble recovery againstDarren McFadden just one play aftertackling him in the backeld for a two-yard loss.

Gates also had a hand in the LT touchdown drive as his 24-yardcatch to the one on a 3rd-and-12 set up the score.

Antoine Casonsealed the win with an interception.

Highlights from Week 2 vs. Baltimore Philip Riverspassed for a career-high 436 yards in a

31-26 loss to the Ravens, tyingDan Fouts, for thefourth-most prolic passing game in team history.Fouts was in the broadcast booth at Qualcomm Sta-dium, working as an analyst for CBS.

Included in Rivers day was a career-long 81touchdown pass toDarren Sprolesin the rst quarter that tied for the ninth-longest pass play in teahistory.

Sproles nished the day with 278 all-purpose y 26 rushing, 124 receiving and 128 on kickoff returns. It waninth-best all-purpose yardage day in team history and it waninth-career 200-yard game.

Sproles 124 yards receiving were a career-high and the emarked his rst-ever 100-yard receiving gam Vincent Jacksonhad the second-best receiving day of his career with 141 yards, includi35-yard touchdown catch late in the third quar

on a 3rd-and-18. Early in the game, Jacksons nine-yard catch the Bolts own three on a 3rd-and-8, kept the drive alive wended with the 81-yard Rivers-to-Sproles TD.

Besides Sproles and Jackson,Malcom Floyd(45 yards)and Antonio Gates (37) both had

catches longer than 35 yards onCharger eld goal drives. Jackson hada second long catch too, hauling in a

38-yarder on the Bolts nal drive of the game. FullbackMike Tolbertdelivered a crushing blow while coveri

late third-quarter kickoff following Jacksons touchdown. Tsame drive would end a number of plays later whenShawne Merrimanpressured the RavensJoe Flacco, whose pass was intecepted byAntoine Casonfor his second pick in as many week

Luis Castillosnine-yard sack late in the fourth quarter helpforce a eld goal that kept the Ravens within ve and set up Diegos offense with a chance to put together a game-winntouchdown drive.


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Supplemental Bios - Players not in the 2009 Media Guide

TRANSACTION HISTORY:First-round pick (16th overall) by Houstonin 2005 NFL Draft, April 23, 2005...signed with Texans, Aug. 1,2005...traded to Chargers, Aug. 31, 2009 for undisclosed draft choicein 2010.

2008: Missed Tennessee game Sept. 21 (knee)...lone sack of seasonOct. 26 vs. Cincinnati.2007: First-career INT Sept. 9 vs. KC.2006:Matched career-best with eight stops Sept. 17 at Indianapolis...injured calf Nov. 12 at Jacksonville and placed on IR Nov. 14.2005:First-career sack Nov. 6 at Jaguars...season-high eight tackles vs. SFJan. 1, 2006.

COLLEGE:First-team All-ACC in 2004...finished career with 175 TT,43.5 TFLs and 10 sacks...social science major.PERSONAL:Born inSherman Oaks, Calif....All-America DL and school record-holder forsacks, TFLs, FFs and blocked punts at Notre Dame HS in ShermanOaks...plays saxaphone in spare time.Regular Season Pass Fumbles Spec. Tms.Year Team G-S Tack.-Asst.Total Sacks-Yds. Int.-Yds. Long TD Def. For.-Rec.TFL Tackles2005 Hou. 14-3 20-24 44 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 n/a 02006 Hou. 9-8 8-3 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0-0 n/a 02007 Hou. 15-13 27-14 41 0-0 1-0 0 0 6 0-0 n/a 02008 Hou. 15-14 22-6 28 1-3 0-0 0 0 2 1-0 n/a 0Totals 52-38 77-47 124 2-7 1-0 0 0 9 1-0 n/a 0

96 TRAVIS JOHNSON

Defensive End-Defensive Tackle6-3, 311Florida State5th NFL Season/1st with ChargersTrade (Hou.) - 09Notre Dame HSSherman Oaks, Calif.

TRANSACTION HISTORY:Seventh-round draft choice by Seatt(222), April 22, 2001...signed with Seahawks, July 10...re-signeSeahawks, April 5, 2004...waived Oct. 16...signed with JacksoDec. 7, 2004...re-signed with Jaguars, Feb. 2, 2006...waived Se2009...signed with Chargers, Sept. 16, 2009.

2008:Started career-high 14 games, Weeks 1-6 at center and 9-16right guard...also saw time at LT in Indianapolis game Sept. 21.2007Starting C Weeks 1-4 & 16...INA with shoulder injury Nov. 11 anessee...played special teams in Wild Card and Divisional Pl2006: Lone start came at LT Nov. 12 vs. Houston for injured KBarnes.2005: Started at C Weeks 13-16 and Wild Card game.2004Split season between Seattle and Jacksonville, but did not play fother team.2003:Made NFL debut Oct. 5 at Lambeau Field...only game played was Jan. 4 Wild Card against Packers.2002: Did no segame action.2001: Inactive Weeks 1-16.

COLLEGE:Three-time first-team All-Ivy League 1998-00...startegames over final three seasons after missing frosh year with broleg...graduated with degree in computer science engineering.PERSONAL:Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...lettered in footbatrack at Cherokee HS in Marlton, N.J....discus champion as seniorand sophomore in college...member National Honor Society antional Merit Scholar...participated in NFL Business ManagemenEntrepreneurial program at University of Pennsylvanias WhSchool of Business in 2005 and 08...very active in Jaguars commreleations outreach.

Games Played-Started: 2001(0-0, Seattle);2002 (0-0, Seattle);2003(1-0, Seattle);2004 (0-0, Seattle, Jacksonville);2005 (16-4, Jacksonville);2006 (16-1, Jacksonville);2007 (15-5, Jacksonville);2008(16-14, Jacksonville);Total (64-24).

Postseason Games Played-Started: 2003(1-0, Seattle);2005 (1-1Jacksonville);2007 (2-0, Jacksonville);Total (4-1).

64 DENNIS NORMAN

Center-Guard6-5, 313Princeton9th NFL Season/1st with ChargersFree Agent - 09Cherokee HSMarlton, N.J.


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SAN DIEGO CHARGERS / WEEK 2 / THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

WON 1, LOST 1 * RUSHING09/14 W 24-20 at Oakland 61,940 Tomlinson 1309/20 L 26-31 Baltimore 66,882 Sproles 1909/27 Miami Bennett10/04 at Pittsburgh Rivers10/19 Denver Hester10/25 at Kansas City Naanee11/01 Oakland TEAM11/08 at New York Giants OPPONENTS

11/15 Philadelphia * RECEIVING11/22 at Denver Sproles11/29 Kansas City V. Jackson12/06 at Cleveland Gates12/13 at Dallas Naanee12/20 Cincinnati Floyd12/25 at Tennessee Chambers01/03 Washington Manumaleuna

S.D. Opp. BennettTOTAL FIRST DOWNS 39 41 Hester

Rushing 9 17 TomlinsonPassing 28 20 TEAMPenalty 2 4 OPPONENTS3rd Down: Made/Att 12/28 11/25 * INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds3rd Down Pct. 42.9 44.0 Cason4th Down: Made/Att 1/2 1/1 Jammer4th Down Pct. 50.0 100.0 TEAM

POSSESSION AVG. 29:51 30:09 OPPONENTSTOTAL NET YARDS 791 677 * PUNTING No.

Avg. Per Game 395.5 338.5 Scifres 7 340 48Total Plays 130 125 TEAM Avg. Per Play 6.1 5.4 OPPONENTS 8 36

NET YARDS RUSHING 130 278 * PUNT RETURNS R Avg. Per Game 65.0 139.0 SprolesTotal Rushes 44 64 TEAM

NET YARDS PASSING 661 399 OPPONENTS Avg. Per Game 330.5 199.5 * KICKOFF RETURNS No. YdSacked/Yards Lost 5/27 2/16 Sproles 9Gross Yards 688 415 Cromartie Att./Completions 81/49 59/32 TEAM 10Completion Pct. 60.5 54.2 OPPONENTS 10Had Intercepted 3 3 * FIELD GOALS 1-19 2

PUNTS/AVERAGE 7/48.6 8/45.1 Kaeding 0/ 0 4 NET PUNTING AVG. 7/43.4 8/41.4 TEAM 0/ 0PENALTIES/YARDS 21/145 10/72 OPPONENTS 0/ 0 0/FUMBLES/BALL LOST 3/1 3/1 Kaeding: (47G)(29G,22G,23G,25G)TOUCHDOWNS 5 6 OPPONENTS: (37G,35G)(33G)

Rushing 2 3Passing 3 3Returns 0 0

* SCORE BY PERIODS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PTSTEAM 10 16 7 17 0 50OPPONENTS 14 17 7 13 0 51* SCORING TD-Ru-Pa-Rt K-PAT FG S PTSKaeding 0 0 0 0 5/ 5 5/ 5 0 20 V. Jackson 2 0 2 0 0 12

Sproles 2 1 1 0 0 12Tomlinson 1 1 0 0 0 6TEAM 5 2 3 0 5/ 5 5/ 5 0 50OPPONENTS 6 3 3 0 6/ 6 3/ 3 0 512-Pt. Conversions: TEAM 0-0, OPPONENTS 0-0SACKS: Castillo 1, Nwagbuo 1, TEAM 2,OPPONENTS 5FUM/LOST: Gates 1/0, Sproles 1/0,Tomlinson 1/1

* PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long SaRivers 81 49 688 60.5 8.49 3 3.7 3 3.7TEAM 81 49 688 60.5 8.49 3 3.7 3OPPONENTS 59 32 415 54.2 7.03 3 5.1 3 5.1


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San Diego Chargers 2009 Defensive Statistics - (provided by teams coaching staff)

TOTALPLAYS T A TT TFL SK PR QBH BB INT FF FR

Defensive LineCastillo 94 5 2 7 1 1-9 3 2Cesaire 32 3 0 3 1Coleman 21 1 0 1 1Johnson 26 2 3 5Martin 27 1 2 3Nwagbuo 81 6 3 5 2 1-7Williams 43 3 1 4 1

LinebackersBurnett 113 11 7 18 1Cooper 132 15 6 21 2 1 1 1Dobbins 17 3 2 5English 53 2 0 2 3Merriman 110 5 3 8 5 2Phillips 109 9 2 11 5 3

SecondaryCason 60 3 1 4 2-22Cromartie 125 4 1 5Gregory 61 6 1 7Hart 79 4 2 6Jammer 126 4 1 5 1-21 3Weddle 130 14 4 18 1 1

San Diego Chargers 2009 Special Teams Statistics - (provided by game play-by-plays)

T A TT FF FR BLK Siler 1 3 4Tolbert 2 0 2 1Oliver 1 1 2Binn 1 0 1Cason 1 0 1Dobbins 1 0 1Hart 1 0 1

Hester 1 0 1Osgood 1 0 1Tucker 1 0 1Wilson 1 0 1Team 1 0 1Sproles 0 0 0 1


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2009 Regular Season San Diego Chargers Individual Game-By-Game Stats

PASSING: P.RiversDate Opp. Att. Cmp. Yds. Cmp% Yds/Att. TD TD% INT INT% LG Sack/Lost Rating9/14 @ Oak 36 24 252 66.7 7.00 1 2.8 1 2.8 25 3/12 84.59/20 Bal 45 25 436 55.6 9.69 2 4.4 2 4.4 81t 2/15 85.0

TOTALS 81 49 688 60.5 8.49 3 3.7 3 3.7 81t 5/27 84.8

RUSHING L.Tomlinson D.Sproles M.BennettDate Opp. No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD9/14 @ Oak 13-55 4.2 13 1 9-23 2.6 7 1 Inactive

9/20 Bal Inactive 10-26 2.6 13 0 4-19 4.8 7 0TOTALS 13-55 4.2 13 1 19-49 2.6 13 1 4-19 4.8 7 0

RUSHING P.Rivers J.Hester L.NaaneeDate Opp. No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD9/14 @ Oak 1--1 -1.0 -1 0 0-0 0.0 -- 0 0-0 0.0 -- 09/20 Bal 4-10 2.5 4 0 2-3 1.5 2 0 1--5 -5.0 -5 0

TOTALS 5-9 1.8 4 0 2-3 1.5 2 0 1--5 -5.0 -5 0

RECEIVING D.Sproles V.Jackson A.GatesDate Opp. No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD9/14 @ Oak 5-43 8.6 15 0 5-56 11.2 17 1 5-83 16.6 25 09/20 Bal 7-124 17.7 81t 1 6-141 23.5 38 1 5-78 15.6 37 0

TOTALS 12-167 13.9 81t 1 11-197 17.9 38 2 10-161 16.1 37 0

RECEIVING L.Naanee B.Manumaleuna C.ChambersDate Opp. No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD

9/14 @ Oak 5-49 9.8 23 0 1--2 -2.0 -2 0 0-0 0 09/20 Bal 1-8 8.0 8 0 1-7 7.0 7 0 2-30 15.0 15 0TOTALS 6-57 9.5 23 0 2-5 2.5 7 0 2-30 15.0 15 0

RECEIVING M.Bennett M.Floyd J.HesterDate Opp. No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD9/14 @ Oak Inactive 1-17 17.0 17 0 1-5 5.0 5 09/20 Bal 2-3 1.5 2 0 1-45 45.0 45 0 0-0 0.0 0 0

TOTALS 2-3 1.5 2 0 2-62 31.0 45 0 1-5 5.0 5 0

RECEIVING L.TomlinsonDate Opp. No.-Yds. Avg. LG TD9/14 @ Oak 1-1 1.0 1 09/20 Bal Inactive

TOTALS 1-1 1.0 1 0

PUNT RETURNS D.Sproles

Date Opp. No.-Yds. Avg. LG FC TD9/14 @ Oak 3-10 3.3 8 0 09/20 Bal 0-0 0.0 0 2 0

3-10 3.3 8 2 0

KO RETURNS D.Sproles A.CromartieDate Opp. No.-Yds. Avg. LG FC TD No.-Yds. Avg. LG FC TD9/14 @ Oak 5-170 34.0 66 0 0 0-0 0.0 -- 0 09/20 Bal 4-128 32.0 53 0 0 1-22 22.0 22 0 0

9-298 33.1 66 0 0 1-22 22.0 22 0 0

PUNTING M.ScifresDate Opp. No.-Yds. Avg. TB In20 LG Net9/14 @ Oak 5-265 53.0 0 1 65 45.89/20 Bal 2-75 37.5 0 1 41 37.5

7-340 48.6 0 2 65 43.4


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2009 Regular Season Offensive Statistics by Game for San Diego Chargers

9/14 @ OAK 9/20 BLTPoints 24 261st Qtr 0 102nd Qtr 10 63rd Qtr 0 74th Qtr 14 3Overtime 0 0TDs (Ru-P-Ret) 2-1-0 0-2-0PATs (M/A) 3-3 2-22PT Convs (M/A) 0-0 0-0FGs (M/A) 1-1 4-4Safeties 0 0First Downs 19 20Rushing 5 4Passing 14 14Penalty 0 23rd Down Conv (M/A) 5-12 7-163rd Down Conv Pct 41.67% 43.75%4th Down Conv (M/A) 0-0 1-24th Down Conv Pct 0.00% 50.00%

Red Zone Conv (M/A) 3-4 0-5Red Zone Conv Pct 75.00% 0.00%Goal to Go Conv (M/A) 2-2 0-4Goal to Go Conv Pct 100.00% 0.00%Total Net Yards 317 474Total Off. Plays 62 68Avg. Gain Per Play 5.1 7.0Net Yards Rushing 77 53Total Rushing Plays 23 21Avg. Gain Per Rush 3.3 2.5Net Yards Passing 240 421Times Sacked 3 2Yards Lost on Sacks 12 15

Gross Yards Passing 252 436Pass Attempts 36 45Pass Completions 24 25Completion Pct 66.67% 55.56%Avg. Gain Per Pass 6.2 9.0Interceptions 1 2Fumbles / Fum. Lost 2-1 1-0Penalties 9 12PenaltyYards 60 85Punts 5 2Gross Punting Average 53.0 37.5Touchbacks 0 0Inside 20 1 1Punts Blocked 0 0Net Punting Average 45.8 37.5Punt Returns 3 0Punt Return Yards 10 0Punt Return Avg. 3.3 0.0Fair Catches 0 2Kickoff Returns 5 5Kickoff Return Yards 170 150Kickoff Return Avg. 34.0 30.0Time of Possession 28:23 31:19

2009 Regular Season Defensive Statistics by Game for San Diego Chargers

9/14 @ OAK 9/20 BLTPoints 20 311st Qtr 7 72nd Qtr 3 143rd Qtr 0 74th Qtr 10 3Overtime 0 0TDs (Ru-P-Ret) 1-1-0 2-2-0PATs (M/A) 2-2 4-42PT Convs (M/A) 0-0 0-0FGs (M/A) 2-2 1-1Safeties 0 0First Downs 19 22Rushing 8 9Passing 9 11Penalty 2 23rd Down Conv (M/A) 7-14 4-113rd Down Conv Pct 50.00% 36.36%4th Down Conv (M/A) 1-1 0-04th Down Conv Pct 100.00% 0.00%

Red Zone Conv (M/A) 1-3 3-4Red Zone Conv Pct 33.33% 75.00%Goal to Go Conv (M/A) 1-1 2-2Goal to Go Conv Pct 100.00% 100.00%Total Net Yards 366 311Total Off. Plays 65 60Avg. Gain Per Play 5.6 5.2Net Yards Rushing 148 130Total Rushing Plays 32 32Avg. Gain Per Rush 4.6 4.1Net Yards Passing 218 181Times Sacked 1 1Yards Lost on Sacks 7 9

Gross Yards Passing 225 190Pass Attempts 32 27Pass Completions 14 18Completion Pct 43.75% 66.67%Avg. Gain Per Pass 6.6 6.5Interceptions 2 1Fumbles / Fum. Lost 1-1 2-0Penalties 6 4PenaltyYards 40 32Punts 4 4Gross Punting Average 48.8 41.5Touchbacks 1 0Inside20 2 3Punts Blocked 0 0Net Punting Average 41.3 41.5Punt Returns 3 0Punt Return Yards 36 0Punt Return Avg. 12.0 0.0Fair Catches 2 0Kickoff Returns 4 6Kickoff Return Yards 67 152Kickoff Return Avg. 16.8 25.3Time of Possession 31:37 28:41


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San Diego Chargers 2009 Numerical (as of Sept. 20, 2009) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College How Acq. GP-GS-DNP-I

5 Mike Scifres P 6-2 221 28 7 Western Illinois D5-03 16-6 Charlie Whitehurst QB 6-4 220 27 4 Clemson D3-06 0-07 Billy Volek QB 6-2 214 33 10 Fresno State T (TEN)-06 0-

10 Nate Kaeding K 6-0 187 27 6 Iowa D3A-04 16-011 Legedu Naanee WR 6-2 220 26 3 Boise State D5-07 16-017 Philip Rivers QB 6-5 228 27 6 North Carolina State T (NYG)-04 1620 Antoine Cason CB 6-0 190 23 2 Arizona D1-08 16-21 LaDainian Tomlinson RB 5-10 221 30 9 Texas Christian D1-01 16-

22 Jacob Hester FB 5-11 235 24 2 Louisiana State D3-08 16-323 Quentin Jammer CB 6-0 204 30 8 Texas D1-02 16-1625 Kevin Ellison SS 6-1 221 22 R Southern California D6-09 027 Paul Oliver FS 5-10 210 25 3 Georgia D4 (Supp)-07 1228 Steve Gregory SS 5-11 195 26 4 Syracuse FA-06 15-329 Michael Bennett RB 5-9 207 31 9 Wisconsin W (TB)-08 031 Antonio Cromartie CB 6-2 203 25 4 Florida State D1-06 16-132 Eric Weddle FS 5-11 200 24 3 Utah D2-07 16-1635 Mike Tolbert FB 5-9 243 23 2 Coastal Carolina FA-08 1341 C.J. Spillman FS 6-0 196 23 R Marshall FA-09 042 Clinton Hart SS 6-0 208 32 7 Central Florida CC W (PHI)-04 1443 Darren Sproles RB-KR 5-6 185 26 5 Kansas State D4-05 1650 David Binn LS 6-3 228 37 16 California FA-'94 16-51 Tim Dobbins ILB 6-1 246 26 4 Iowa State D5-06 16-

52 Larry English OLB 6-2 255 23 R Northern Illinois D1-09 54 Stephen Cooper ILB 6-1 235 30 7 Maine FA-03 12-156 Shawne Merriman OLB 6-4 265 25 5 Maryland D1A-05 159 Brandon Siler ILB 6-2 239 23 3 Florida D7-07 15-61 Nick Hardwick C 6-4 295 28 6 Purdue D3B-04 13-162 Brandyn Dombrowski T 6-5 323 24 1 San Diego State FA-08 063 Scott Mruczkowski C-G 6-5 325 27 5 Bowling Green D7-05 1664 Dennis Norman C-G 6-5 313 29 9 Princeton FA-09 16-165 Louis Vasquez G 6-5 325 22 R Texas Tech D3-09 0-66 Jeromey Clary T 6-6 320 25 3 Kansas State D6A-06 16-168 Kris Dielman G 6-4 320 28 7 Indiana FA-03 15-169 Tyronne Green G 6-2 308 23 R Auburn D4B-09 0-73 Marcus McNeill T 6-7 336 25 4 Auburn D2-06 14-174 Jacques Cesaire DE 6-2 295 29 7 So. Connecticut State FA-03 16-

78 Andre Coleman DE 6-3 287 25 1 Albany FA-07 0-80 Malcom Floyd WR 6-5 225 28 4 Wyoming FA-04 13-81 Kassim Osgood WR 6-5 220 29 7 San Diego State FA-03 16-83 Vincent Jackson WR 6-5 230 26 5 Northern Colorado D2-05 16-184 Buster Davis WR 6-1 210 23 3 Louisiana State D1-07 4-85 Antonio Gates TE 6-4 260 29 7 Kent State FA-03 16-1686 Brandon Manumaleuna FB-TE 6-2 295 29 9 Arizona T (STL)-06 1688 Kris Wilson TE 6-2 245 28 6 Pittsburgh FA-08 3-0-89 Chris Chambers WR 5-11 210 31 9 Wisconsin T (MIA)-07 1490 Antwan Applewhite OLB 6-3 246 23 2 San Diego State FA-07 1491 Ogemdi Nwagbuo DE-DT 6-4 303 23 1 Michigan State FA-08 092 Vaughn Martin DE-DT 6-4 320 23 R Western Ontario D4A-09 093 Luis Castillo DE 6-3 290 26 5 Northwestern D1B-05 15-194 Jyles Tucker OLB 6-3 258 26 3 Wake Forest FA-07 13-195 Shaun Phillips OLB 6-3 262 28 6 Purdue D4-04 16-196 Travis Johnson DE-DT 6-3 311 27 5 Florida State T (HOU)-09 1599 Kevin Burnett ILB 6-3 240 26 5 Tennessee UFA (DAL)-09 1

Reserve-Injured 36 Brandon Hughes CB 5-11 181 23 R Oregon State D5-09 0-76 Jamal Williams DT 6-3 348 33 12 Oklahoma State D2 (Supp)-98 16-82 Demetrius Byrd WR 6-0 200 23 R Louisiana State D7-09 097 Ryon Bingham DE-DT 6-3 303 28 5 Nebraska D7A-04 16


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San Diego Chargers 2009 Roster by Position (as of Sept. 20, 2009) Quarterbacks (3) Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College How Acq. GP-GS-DNP-

6 Charlie Whitehurst QB 6-4 220 27 4 Clemson D3-06 0-07 Billy Volek QB 6-2 214 33 10 Fresno State T (TEN)-06 0-

17 Philip Rivers QB 6-5 228 27 6 North Carolina State T (NYG)-04 16Running Backs (3)

21 LaDainian Tomlinson RB 5-10 221 30 9 Texas Christian D1-01 16-29 Michael Bennett RB 5-9 207 31 9 Wisconsin W (TB)-08 043 Darren Sproles RB-KR 5-6 185 26 5 Kansas State D4-05 16

Fullback (2) 22 Jacob Hester FB 5-11 235 24 2 Louisiana State D3-08 16-335 Mike Tolbert FB 5-9 243 23 2 Coastal Carolina FA-08 13

Wide Receivers (6)11 Legedu Naanee WR 6-2 220 26 3 Boise State D5-07 16-080 Malcom Floyd WR 6-5 225 28 4 Wyoming FA-04 13-81 Kassim Osgood WR 6-5 220 29 7 San Diego State FA-03 16-83 Vincent Jackson WR 6-5 230 26 5 Northern Colorado D2-05 16-184 Buster Davis WR 6-1 210 23 3 Louisiana State D1-07 4-89 Chris Chambers WR 5-11 210 31 9 Wisconsin T (MIA)-07 14

Tight Ends (3)85 Antonio Gates TE 6-4 260 29 7 Kent State FA-03 16-1686 Brandon Manumaleuna FB-TE 6-2 295 29 9 Arizona T (STL)-06 1688 Kris Wilson TE 6-2 245 28 6 Pittsburgh FA-08 3-0-

Offensive Linemen (9)61 Nick Hardwick C 6-4 295 28 6 Purdue D3B-04 13-1

62 Brandyn Dombrowski T 6-5 323 24 1 San Diego State FA-08 063 Scott Mruczkowski C-G 6-5 325 27 5 Bowling Green D7-05 1664 Dennis Norman C-G 6-5 313 29 9 Princeton FA-09 16-165 Louis Vasquez G 6-5 325 22 R Texas Tech D3-09 0-66 Jeromey Clary T 6-6 320 25 3 Kansas State D6A-06 16-168 Kris Dielman G 6-4 320 28 7 Indiana FA-03 15-169 Tyronne Green G 6-2 308 23 R Auburn D4B-09 0-73 Marcus McNeill T 6-7 336 25 4 Auburn D2-06 14-1

Defensive Linemen (6)74 Jacques Cesaire DE 6-2 295 29 7 So. Connecticut State FA-03 16-78 Andre Coleman DE 6-3 287 25 1 Albany FA-07 0-91 Ogemdi Nwagbuo DE-DT 6-4 303 23 1 Michigan State FA-08 092 Vaughn Martin DE-DT 6-4 320 23 R Western Ontario D4A-09 093 Luis Castillo DE 6-3 290 26 5 Northwestern D1B-05 15-196 Travis Johnson DE-DT 6-3 311 27 5 Florida State T (HOU)-09 15

Linebackers (9)51 Tim Dobbins ILB 6-1 246 26 4 Iowa State D5-06 16-52 Larry English OLB 6-2 255 23 R Northern Illinois D1-09 54 Stephen Cooper ILB 6-1 235 30 7 Maine FA-03 12-156 Shawne Merriman OLB 6-4 265 25 5 Maryland D1A-05 159 Brandon Siler ILB 6-2 239 23 3 Florida D7-07 15-90 Antwan Applewhite OLB 6-3 246 23 2 San Diego State FA-07 1494 Jyles Tucker OLB 6-3 258 26 3 Wake Forest FA-07 13-195 Shaun Phillips OLB 6-3 262 28 6 Purdue D4-04 16-199 Kevin Burnett ILB 6-3 240 26 5 Tennessee UFA (DAL)-09 1

Cornerbacks (3)20 Antoine Cason CB 6-0 190 23 2 Arizona D1-08 16-23 Quentin Jammer CB 6-0 204 30 8 Texas D1-02 16-1631 Antonio Cromartie CB 6-2 203 25 4 Florida State D1-06 16-1

Safeties (6) 25 Kevin Ellison SS 6-1 221 22 R Southern California D6-09 027 Paul Oliver FS 5-10 210 25 3 Georgia D4 (Supp)-07 1228 Steve Gregory SS 5-11 195 26 4 Syracuse FA-06 15-332 Eric Weddle FS 5-11 200 24 3 Utah D2-07 16-1641 C.J. Spillman FS 6-0 196 23 R Marshall FA-09 042 Clinton Hart SS 6-0 208 32 7 Central Florida CC W (PHI)-04 14

Specialists (3) 5 Mike Scifres P 6-2 221 28 7 Western Illinois D5-03 16-

10 Nate Kaeding K 6-0 187 27 6 Iowa D3A-04 16-050 David Binn LS 6-3 228 37 16 California FA-'94 16-


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San Diego Chargers 2009 Coaching StaffHead Coach ....................................................................................................................................Norv Turner Offensive Coordinator .................................................................................................................Clarence Shelmon Defensive Coordinator.................................................................................................................Ron Rivera Tight Ends & Assistant Head Coach ..........................................................................................Rob Chudzinski Special Teams ................................................................................................................................Steve Crosby Assistant Secondary.....................................................................................................................Cris Dishman Offensive Line................................................................................................................................Hal Hunter

Defensive Line ...............................................................................................................................Don Johnson Wide Receivers ..............................................................................................................................Charlie Joiner Linebackers.....................................................................................................................................John Pagano Quarterbacks..................................................................................................................................John RamsdellOffensive Line................................................................................................................................Mike Sullivan Secondary.......................................................................................................................................Steven Wilks Assistant Linebackers...................................................................................................................Greg Williams Running Backs ...............................................................................................................................Ollie Wilson

Strength and Conditioning..........................................................................................................Jeff Hurd Assistant Strength and Conditioning........................................................................................Vernon Stephens Coaches Assistant .........................................................................................................................Steve Gera

San Diego Chargers Pronunciation GuideAntwan(Ann-TWON) ApplewhiteAntoine(Ann-TWON)Cason(KAY-sun) sounds like JasonJacquesCesaire(see-ZAIR)KrisDielman(DEAL-min)Tyronne(TIE-rone) GreenQuentin (KWEN-tin) JammerNate Kaeding(KAY-ding)BrandonManumaleuna(mah-nu-mah-lee-oo-nuh)Scott Mruczkowski(merch-COW-ski)Legedu(LEG-a-doo)Naanee (Nah-NAY)Ogemdi(OH-gem-dee)Nwagbuo(NEW-wah-boe) hard g in first nameKassim(Kuh-SIM) OsgoodMikeScifres (SIGH-fres)BrandonSiler(SIGH-ler)Louis(LEW-iss)Vasquez (VAS-kez)

San Diego Chargers Team CaptainsOffense:Philip Riversand LaDainian Tomlinson Defense:Stephen Cooper Special Teams:Kassim Osgood


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San Diego Chargers 2009 Depth Chart

(as of Sept. 20, 2009)

OFFENSE

WR 89 CHRIS CHAMBERS 80 Malcom Floyd 81 Kassim Osgood

LT 73 MARCUS McNEILL 62 Brandyn Dombrowski

LG 68 KRIS DIELMAN 62 Brandyn Dombrowski 69 Tyronne Green

C 61 NICK HARDWICK 63 Scott Mruczkowski 64 Dennis Norman

RG 65 LOUIS VASQUEZ 63 Scott Mruczkowski 69 Tyronne Green

RT 66 JEROMEY CLARY 62 Brandyn Dombrowski

TE 85 ANTONIO GATES 86 Brandon Manumaleuna 88 Kris Wilson

WR 83 VINCENT JACKSON 11 Legedu Naanee 84 Buster Davis

QB 17 PHILIP RIVERS 7 Billy Volek 6 Charlie Whitehurst

FB 22 JACOB HESTER 35 Mike Tolbert

FB 86 BRANDON MANUMALEUNA

RB 21 LaDAINIAN TOMLINSON 43 Darren Sproles 29 Michael Bennett

DEFENSE

DE 74 JACQUES CESAIRE 78 Andre Coleman

DT 91 OGEMDI NWAGBUO 92 Vaughn Martin

DE 93 LUIS CASTILLO 96 Travis Johnson

OLB 95 SHAUN PHILLIPS 90 Antwan Applewhite 94 Jyles Tucker

ILB 54 STEPHEN COOPER 59 Brandon Siler

ILB 99 KEVIN BURNETT 51 Tim Dobbins

OLB 56 SHAWNE MERRIMAN 52 Larry English

LCB 23 QUENTIN JAMMER 20 Antoine Cason

RCB 31 ANTONIO CROMARTIE 20 Antoine Cason

SS 42 CLINTON HART 28 Steve Gregory 25 Kevin Ellison

FS 32 ERIC WEDDLE 27 Paul Oliver 41 C.J. Spillman

SPECIAL TEAMS

P 5 MIKE SCIFRES

K 10 NATE KAEDING

H 5 MIKE SCIFRES 32 Eric Weddle

LS 50 DAVID BINN 59 Brandon Siler

KR 43 DARREN SPROLES 84 Buster Davis 22 Jacob Hester

PR 43 DARREN SPROLES 84 Buster Davis


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San Diego Chargers 2009 Practice Squad (as of Sept. 20, 2009) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College How Acq. GP-GS-DNP-IN12 Gary Banks WR 6-0 193 27 1 Troy FA-08 0-026 Simeon Castille CB 6-0 195 23 2 Alabama FA-09 034 Billy Latsko FB 5-10 233 25 1 Florida FA-08 0-46 Darry Beckwith ILB 6-0 234 22 R Louisiana State FA-09 053 James Holt OLB 6-2 223 22 R Kansas FA-09 0-60 Ryan McDonald C 6-4 293 24 R Illinois FA-09 075 Corey Clark T 6-2 325 25 2 Texas A&M D7-08 0


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SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 2009 TRANSACTIONS1/7 Eric Bakhtiari (LB)..........................................................signed1/16 Gary Banks (WR) ...........................................................signed

Eldra Buckley (RB).........................................................signedAndre Coleman (DE) .....................................................signedGrant Mason (CB)..........................................................signedOgemdi Nwagbuo (DT) ................................................signedDeJuan Tribble (CB) ......................................................signed

1/26 Brandyn Dombrowski (G) ............................................signed2/5 Drew Mormino (C) ........................................................signed2/18 Darren Sproles (RB) .............. designated Franchise Player2/26 Eldra Buckley (RB)........................................................waived

Mike Goff (G)................free agent - not offered contractMarques Harris (LB).....free agent - not offered contractJeremy Newberry (G)...free agent - not offered contractIgor Olshansky (DE).....free agent - not offered contractAnthony Waters (LB) ..................................................waived

3/12 Kevin Burnett (LB).........................................................signed3/16 Jeromey Clary (T)...........................................................signed3/23 Drew Mormino (C) .......................................................waived4/14 Cletis Gordon (CB).........................................................signed4/25 Larry English (LB) ....................................................Drafted 14/26 Louis Vasquez (G) ...................................................Drafted 3

Vaughn Martin (DT)................................................Drafted 4Tyronne Green (C)...................................................Drafted 4Gartrell Johnson (RB) .............................................Drafted 4Brandon Hughes (CB).............................................Drafted 5Kevin Ellison (S).......................................................Drafted 6

Demetrius Byrd (WR) .............................................Drafted 74/27 Scott Chandler (TE)......................................................waived

DeJuan Tribble (CB) .....................................................waived4/28 Grant Mason (CB).........................................................waived

Darren Sproles (RB) ......................................................signed5/1 Sam Allen (G)..................................................................signed

Darry Beckwith (LB)......................................................signedCurtis Brinkley (RB).......................................................signedRamarcus Brown (CB)...................................................signedGreg Carr (WR)...............................................................signed

Jeremy Childs (WR).......................................................signedAnthony Felder (LB) .....................................................signedDan Gay (T).....................................................................signedJames Holt (LB) .............................................................signedRashaad Jackson (DT) ..................................................signedCharly Martin (WR).......................................................signedRyan McDonald (C) .......................................................signedBen Muth (G)..................................................................signedWopamo Osaisai (CB)...................................................signedBill Rentmeester (FB)....................................................signed

Rodgeriqus Smith (WR)............................................Kory Sperry (TE) .......................................................C.J. Spillman (S)........................................................Jeremiah Wurzbacher (TE).........................................

5/11 Jeremiah Wurzbacher (TE).........................................5/15 Malcom Floyd (WR)...................................................5/18 Tripp Chandler (TE)............................................. ......

Truman Spencer (P)...................................................6/19 Brandon Hughes (CB)................................................6/24 Sam Allen (G) ............................................................

Ramarcus Brown (CB) ...............................................Jeremy Childs (WR)...................................................Anthony Felder (LB) ..................................................

7/23 Curtis Brinkley (RB)..................................................7/24 Curtis Brinkley (RB)... placed on Reserve-Non-FB I

Matt Wilhelm (LB).....................................................7/25 Kestahn Moore (RB)..................................................7/25 Tripp Chandler (TE)....................................... ............

Anthony Felder (LB) ..................................................Tyronne Green (C).....................................................Gartrell Johnson (RB)................................................Vaughn Martin (DT)...................................................Louis Vasquez (G) ......................................................

7/30 Kevin Ellison (S)........................................................8/2 Charles Davis (TE) .....................................................

Larry English (LB)....................................................8/5 Simeon Castille (CB) .................................................

Bill Rentmeester (FB) ................................................8/6 Antonio Smith (CB)....................................................8/13 Ray Feinga (G)...........................................................8/14 Ben Muth (G) .............................................................8/22 Wopamo Osaisai (CB) ................................................8/24 Philip Rivers (QB)........................................signed ex8/25 Cletis Gordon (CB) ....................................................8/31 Demetrius Byrd (WR) ................................................

Greg Carr (WR) .........................................................Dan Gay (T)...............................................................

Travis Johnson (DT)............ traded from Houston TeRodgeriqus Smith (WR).............................................

9/1 Demetrius Byrd (WR) ............ placed on Reserve-InAnthony Felder (LB) ..................................................Brandon Hughes (CB)............placed on Reserve-Inj

9/5 Eric Bakhtiari (LB) ....................................................Gary Banks (WR)......................................................Darry Beckwith (LB)..................................................Ryon Bingham (DE-DT)......... placed on Reserve-InSimeon Castille (CB) .................................................


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Corey Clark (T) ..............................................................waivedAndre Coleman (DE) ....................................................waivedCharles Davis (TE) ........................................................waivedRay Feinga (G)...............................................................waivedKynan Forney (G)....................................................... releasedKeith Grennan (DE)......................................................waivedJames Holt (LB) ............................................................waivedRashaad Jackson (DT) .................................................waivedBilly Latsko (FB)............................................................waivedCharly Martin (WR)......................................................waivedRyan McDonald (C)......................................................waivedKestahn Moore (RB)....................................................waivedIan Scott (DT)...................................................... ....... releasedL.J. Shelton (T)........................................................... releasedAntonio Smith (CB)......................................................waivedTruman Spencer (P) .....................................................waivedKory Sperry (TE)............................................................waived

9/7 Gary Banks (WR) ..........................signed to practice squadDarry Beckwith (LB).....................signed to practice squadSimeon Castille (CB).....................signed to practice squadCorey Clark (T) ..............................signed to practice squadAndre Coleman (DE) ....................signed to practice squadJames Holt (LB) ............................signed to practice squadBilly Latsko (FB)............................signed to practice squad

9/14 Andre Coleman (DE) ...............signed from practice squadGartrell Johnson (RB) ..................................................waived

9/15 Andre Coleman (DE) ....................................................waived9/16 Dennis Norman (C-G) ...................................................signed

9/17 Andre Coleman (DE) .............. re-signed to practice squad9/19 Andre Coleman (DE) ....................... signed to active roster

Jamal Williams (DT) ...............placed on Reserve-Injured


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2009 PARTICIPATION CHARTMonth Sep. Sep. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. (playoff games not included in totals)Day 14 20 27 4 19 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 25 3Location at vs vs at vs at vs at vs. at vs. at at vs at vs. Career Consec. Injury 2009Opponent Oak Bal Mia Pit Den KC Oak NYG Phi Den KC Cle Dal Cin Ten Was G-S G-S DNPApplewhite sub ina 15-0 0-0 1 1-0Banks ps ps 0-0 0-0 0 0-0Beckwith ps ps 0-0 0-0 0 0-0Bennett ina sub 95-50 1-0 0 1-0Bingham IR IR 49-2 0-0 2 0-0Binn sub sub 241-0 164-0 0 2-0Burnett ILB ILB 63-6 50-2 0 2-2Byrd IR IR 0-0 0-0 2 0-0Cason CB sub 18-4 18-0 0 2-1Castille ps ps 0-0 0-0 0 0-0Castillo DE DE 53-50 7-7 0 2-2Cesaire ina DE 85-36 1-1 1 1-1Chambers WR WR 126-108 11-2 0 2-2Clark ps ps 0-0 0-0 0 0-0Clary RT RT 34-24 34-23 0 2-2Coleman sub sub 2-0 2-0 0 2-0Cooper ILB ILB 94-38 14-14 0 2-2Cromartie CB CB 50-25 50-9 0 2-2Davis ina ina 18-1 0-0 0 0-0Dielman LG LG 85-62 6-6 0 2-2Dobbins sub sub 50-8 50-0 0 2-0Dombrowski sub RG 2-1 2-1 0 2-1Ellison ina dnp 0-0 0-0 0 0-0English sub sub 2-0 2-0 0 2-0Floyd sub sub 37-5 2-0 0 2-0Gates TE TE 95-91 65-65 0 2-2Gregory SS sub 47-4 8-0 0 2-1Green ina dnp 0-0 0-0 0 0-0Hardwick C ina 69-69 0-0 1 1-1Hart sub SS 94-46 4-1 0 2-1Hester FB FB 18-5 18-3 0 2-2Holt ps ps 0-0 0-0 0 0-0Hughes IR IR 0-0 0-0 2 0-0Jackson, V. WR WR 58-41 54-38 0 2-2Jammer CB CB 111-100 25-24 0 2-2Johnson sub ina 53-38 0-0 1 1-0Kaeding sub sub 82-0 82-0 0 2-0Latsko ps ps 0-0 0-0 0 0-0Manumaleuna sub sub 127-86 61-0 0 2-0Martin sub sub 2-0 2-0 0 2-0McDonald ps ps 0-0 0-0 0 0-0McNeill LT LT 48-48 16-16 0 2-2Merriman OLB OLB 45-40 2-2 0 2-2Mruczkowski sub C 46-3 33-1 0 2-1Naanee sub sub 31-0 28-0 0 2-0Norman nor sub 65-24 24-0 0 1-0Nwagbuo sub DT 2-1 2-1 0 2-1Oliver sub sub 14-0 3-0 0 2-0Osgood sub sub 94-12 50-0 0 2-0Phillips OLB OLB 78-50 25-25 0 2-2Rivers QB QB 54-50 51-50 0 2-2Scifres sub sub 88-0 83-0 0 2-0Siler sub sub 32-0 2-0 0 2-0Spillman ina ina 0-0 0-0 0 0-0Sproles sub RB 48-1 21-1 0 2-1Tolbert sub sub 15-7 4-0 0 2-0Tomlinson RB ina 128-128 0-0 1 1-1Tucker ina sub 20-12 1-0 1 1-0Vasquez RG ina 1-1 0-0 1 1-1Volek dnp dnp 30-10 0-0 0 0-0Weddle FS FS 33-18 24-18 0 2-2Whitehurst ina ina 2-0 0-0 0 0-0Williams DT IR 147-122 0-0 1 1-1Wilson sub sub 54-23 5-0 0 2-0Capital letters denote starter and position.

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