The Chargers have determined that with all the other players they want to sign over the next year, they cannot afford to keep LaDainian Tomlinson at his current salary. His cap number is $8.79 million as it includes a $2.06 million prorated portion of his 2004 signing bonus. Sources have said Tomlinson will be released if the sides can't reach agreement on a restructure. Tomlinson being gone will not affect Sproles' role, but it could impact where the Chargers take a running back in the draft.