Darren Sproles, who is expected to sit out minicamp and coaching sessions in May, has yet to sign his franchise tender with the Chargers. Talks between Sproles' agent and the team are ongoing. "I know there are going to be some things that are limited, but I expect him to take part in most of (the offseason)," coach Norv Turner said. "You always want them there, you always want everyone there. But he does a great job of getting himself physically ready. . . . Darren will continue to do that."

Running back LaDainian Tomlinson saved the Chargers $2.25M in salary cap room when he restructured the final three years of his contract, a source confirmed Monday, and reported by ESPN.com. Tomlinson was scheduled to make $24M over the final three years of his contract. Under the new deal, the Chargers gave him a $2.87M signing bonus and lowered his base salary to $3.825M, a source said.

Knowshon Moreno?s agent finalized a private workout for the San Diego Chargers on March 30. The Chargers own the 16th overall pick in the draft.

Chargers president and CEO Dean Spanos admitted that he was prepared to do "everything he could" to keep LaDainian Tomlinson in San Diego. "What he's done since his career started here, what he's meant to the community and the fans and the organization, it was unthinkable he wouldn't be here," Spanos said Tuesday night just after a new three-year agreement was reached. Spanos has final say in all negotiations, and while he was in full agreement with general manager A.J. Smith that the running back's salary needed to be reduced, Spanos was willing to "give a little extra" above what was ultimately agreed upon "to get this done."

San Diego Chargers president Dean Spanos announced on Tuesday night a new three-year contract with running back LaDainian Tomlinson through 2011. Tomlinson's old contract also was through 2011. This is a good day for the Chargers and for Chargers fans," said Spanos. "It was important to me to get this done so LT could continue his career here in San Diego where he means so much to our team, our fans and our community. The alternative was just unthinkable. He belongs in San Diego." "I love San Diego and being a part of this team with my teammates," said Tomlinson. "My number-one priority was to stay here in San Diego. I truly believe this is the place that gives me the best chance to be successful and win a championship. I want to finish the job we started when I got here eight years ago. My heart has always been in San Diego. I couldn?t imagine putting on another uniform. "I really appreciate the role Dean played throughout this process. He made it work for everyone, and I appreciate his friendship more than he knows."

The Chargers have presented LaDainian Tomlinson with their final restructured contract offer in hopes of keeping the running back. The offer is for less money than the $24 million he's currently scheduled to make through the 2011 season. San Diego has expressed their desire to keep LT, while the running back has made his wishes to stay with the Chargers public as well.

Negotiations between the Chargers and running back LaDainian Tomlinson on a restructured contract are over, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. The decision is now reportedly in Tomlinson's hands, as he decides whether or not to sign the new contract.

Pro Football Talk has put together a running list of teams that aren't interested in wide receiver Terrell Owens -- including the Giants, Redskins, Chargers and, of course, the Eagles. According to the list, the Giants, Redskins, Ravens, 49ers, Vikings, Falcons, Browns, Chargers, Eagles, Jets and Titans aren't interested in Owens.

LaDainian Tomlinson still doesn't know if he'll be in San Diego for the long term, but maintains that his heart in still with the Chargers. "I am optimistic (a restructure) will happen," Tomlinson told reporters. "But again, I'm realistic about certain things, and I understand it is a business. Sometimes business decisions are made that are out of our control. But my heart wants to stay in San Diego." Tomlinson's agent and the Chargers are discussing a retooled contract that would save the Chargers some money. "People say I lost a step, and I had 1,200 yards with a hurt toe the whole year," Tomlinson said. "If that's lost a step, then it is, but I think next year we'll be able to tell a lot."

There have been rumors that the Chargers could trade cornerback Antonio Cromartie, but general manager A.J. Smith has vehemently denied the claims. "He's not being traded," Smith said of Cromartie.