Jets’ Tomlinson Shows Hints of His Previous Form  Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson sent a message that there was something left in his 31-year-old legs after nine mostly stellar seasons and 12,490 yards with the Chargers. N.F.L. ROUNDUP; Chargers' Merriman Ends His Futile Holdout by Signing for One Year Shawne Merriman signed a one-year, $3.269 million tender with the San Diego Chargers on Friday and acknowledged that his two-week holdout did not accomplish anything. Merriman, the team's star outside linebacker, will not play in Saturday night's exhibition opener against Chicago, but Coach Norv Turner said he expected him to be ready for next weekend's game against Dallas. Kaeding Returns to Chargers After Tough Playoff Loss  Nate Kaeding missed three field goals in last season’s playoff loss to the Jets, but he is returning to the Chargers to prove he has overcome his postseason yips. Don Coryell, an Innovative N.F.L. Coach, Dies at 85  While coaching the San Diego Chargers he became the architect of a high-powered passing offense that was known as Air Coryell. Tomlinson Relishes New Home, and New Opportunity After saying goodbye to San Diego, his home for the last nine seasons, running back LaDainian Tomlinson is now fully engaged with the Jets. |