Could Merriman's Career Be In Jeopardy?
23rd August, 2008 - 7:24 pm
ESPN - Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has returned to San Diego after receiving second and third opinions regarding his torn knee ligament, according to ESPN.com.

Doctors told Merriman that he could suffer a career-ending injury if he plays without undergoing surgery.

If he does decide to have surgery, the timetable for his return is not yet known. He could miss just a few weeks, or the entire season.

"I've been seeing some really great doctors over the past few days and they've all said the same things about the injury," Merriman said. "[They're] kind of surprised that I've been playing with it up to this point." [READ]

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