Running back Darren Sproles will test his value on the free agent market this offseason, but would prefer to remain with the Chargers. "I'm going to test it," Sproles said Saturday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. "It makes sense. But I like where I'm at. I want to stay a Charger."

In an interview with Chris Myers of FOX Sports on Tuesday, San Diego running back LaDainian Tomlinson hinted that he might restructure his contract to stay with the Chargers. "I think it's warranted being talked about," Tomlinson said. "Of course, at the end of the day, the organization always feels like they need to make the best decision for their business, and I'm going to have to do the same. I'm going to have to talk to my family and my agent and make the best decision for my life and my future."

Chargers' running back LaDainian Tomlinson spoke on the NFL Network about a recent conversation he had with A.J. Smith about comments made by the general manager in the press. Smith explained to Tomlinson that his comments were chopped, and the running back understood the situation and said that he "respected" Smith. Tomlinson also revealed that he and Smith haven't discussed his future in San Diego, as of yet.

Chargers' cornerback Antonio Cromartie revealed after the season that he played with a broken hip, but some close to the team don't believe his story. He didn't play as well as expected in 2008, but critics point out that he wasn't any slower in coverage.

Chargers' GM A.J. Smith called LaDainian Tomlinson on Monday in an effort to clear the air regarding their recent public back-and-forth. "It was important to me that LT know exactly what happened," Smith said on the team's site. "I just answered a question, and unfortunately my response was inappropriate. After reading my response to the question, I can see why it was interpreted the way it was. I absolutely meant no disrespect toward LT ? none. I have the utmost respect for him on two fronts ? as a player and as a person." San Diego is considering what to do with Tomlinson, who is due to make $6.725 million and count $8.79 million against the salary cap in 2009.

Shawne Merriman believes that the public back-and-forth between San Diego general manager A.J. Smith and running back LaDainian Tomlinson needs to stop. "That [stuff] doesn't help bring a Super Bowl to San Diego," the linebacker told to the San Diego Union-Tribune. "And that [stuff] needs to stop, period. It needs to stop now." Last week, Tomlinson said on his site that he plans to continue his career with the Chargers. Smith appeared to take Tomlinson lightly by seemingly mocking his comments in quotes to the Union-Tribune. "Going into next season, I want people talking about how we're going to rebound from getting ... bounced from the playoffs -- not if LT is going to be there or if I'm going to be there," Merriman said.

The Chargers are likely to ask running back LaDainian Tomlinson to take a pay cut this offseason. Tomlinson is due base salaries of $6.725 million in 2009, $8 million in 2010, and $9.275 million in 2011. The running back posted a message on his website last week saying he has no intention of leaving San Diego.

Former Chargers' safety Rodney Harrison is disappointed with the way the team has handled running back LaDainian Tomlinson and his role with the team recently. "It's very disappointing, and it's very disheartening for me to see LaDainian even have to go through questions about if he's going to be a Charger," Harrison said. "I think the organization should have come out and addressed the issue. If there are any rumors coming around, it's up to your head coach, it's up to your general manager, vice president, and owner to address the issue. "LaDainian is obviously a Hall of Famer. Why should he have to question if he's going to be on the team or not? Or if he's going to be traded? Do you honestly think you are going to be a better team without LaDainian Tomlinson? It's just crazy to even think. It's disappointing."

San Diego GM A.J. Smith, who has acknowledged he is contemplating whether to release or trade LaDainin Tomlinson or renegotiate his contract, was asked about Tomlinson's statement post on his website. ?I have been getting a lot of messages on my site regarding me leaving San Diego," wrote Tomlinson. "I feel that I need to make it very clear that I have NO intentions of leaving San Diego. San Diego is where my career started and where I'd like it to end. I have nothing but love and the upmost (sic) respect for this team, the players, and the Spanos Family. Me being traded is completely out of my hands. I have ABSOLUTELY no control in that decision making. All I can do is wait and see how it all plays out. As for now, I am a Charger and will be until I am told otherwise.? ?My first reaction was we both have similar feelings,? Smith said. ?I have no intentions of leaving San Diego. San Diego is where my GM career started and where I'd like it to end. I also have nothing but love and the utmost respect for this team, the players and the Spanos family. I have absolutely no control over how long I will be with the Chargers. ?As for now, I am the Chargers' GM, and I have major decisions to ponder for the organization now and in the future. My recommendation to Dean Spanos will be what's in the best interest of the team ? both short and long term. That's my job. That's what Dean hired me to do.?

LaDainian Tomlinson reiterated Wednesday that he plans to continue his career in San Diego. "As for now, I am a Charger and will be until I am told otherwise," he wrote on LaDainian Tomlinson.com. He has three years remaining on an eight-year contract he signed in 2004 that, at the time, made him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. "I feel that I need to make it very clear that I have NO intentions of leaving San Diego," Tomlinson wrote. " San Diego is where my career started and where I'd like it to end. I have nothing but love and the upmost respect for this team, the players and the Spanos family (Chargers owners). Me being trade[d] is completely out of my hands. I have ABSOLUTELY no control in that decision making."