LaDainian Tomlinson

(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Ryan Mathews might of had the biggest shoes to fill in Chargers history. He was drafted 12th overall last season to replace the MVP running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Mathews attended Fresno State from 2007-2010. In his freshman year, Mathews rushed for 866 yards on 145 carries. He led the entire NCAA Freshman Class in yards per carry (6.0) and touchdowns (14). He missed most of his sophomore season with a knee injury. His junior season was what set him...Read Full Story

CBSSports.com Jets Leadership Questions ESPN FLORHAM PARK, NJ -- New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson did not sound optimistic about playing on Thursday night in Denver against the Broncos. Tomlinson, who has a sprained MCL in his left knee, had a setback Tuesday, a source told ESPN NFL ... Tomlinson misses practice with MCL injury Fox News Jets' Tomlinson has sprained MCL, status uncertain Wall Street Journal Jets RB Tomlinson has sprained MCL in left knee, status uncertain for...Read Full Story

If there was any question about the rebirth of Jets RB LaDainian Tomlinson, those questions should now be put to rest. Sunday against a Bills team that is clearly one of, if not the worst in the NFL, L.T. ran for 133 yards and two TD’s as the Jets routed Buffalo 38-14 at Ralph Wilson Stadium. “I know what age I am. It doesn’t mean I can’t play,” Tomlinson said. “I never lost confidence. I always knew I could do it. It was just about having an opportunity.” Buffalo is now 0-4, and going...Read Full Story

Dennis Dillon He just turned 32. He’s preparing for his 11th NFL season. There’s only so much a running back’s body can take. That’s why LaDainian Tomlinson likes the thought of being a third-down back for the Jets in 2011 and letting Shonn Greene be the primary ball carrier. Jets RB LaDainian Tomlinson, at age 32, isn’t sure how much longer he will play. (AP Photo) Tomlinson believes he proved he still could play an important role last year. Even though he had a career-low 219...Read Full Story

When the Jets got LaDainian Tomlinson, many felt he would be a great veteran presence and a guy that could make some things happen on third down. Now from the tone that that L.T. is using, he wants a chance to overtake Shone Greene for the starting job, and says that once camp starts, it’s game on: LaDainian Tomlinson hasn’t given up on being a starting running back in the NFL and says the Jets don’t want him to, either. Tomlinson, signed this offseason and thought to be veteran insurance...Read Full Story