Merriman forgoes surgery, will play for Chargers (USA Today)

27 August 2008, 7:52 pm

Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has decided to play this season rather than have surgery on two torn ligaments in his left knee. "I'm going to play," he said in a text message to the San Diego Union-Tribune. I'll deal with it when it's time to get surgery."... read more

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