Running back LaDainian Tomlinson, the Chargers all-time leading rusher, was released today after nine seasons in San Diego. Chargers President Dean Spanos met with Tomlinson today and informed his veteran running back that he is being released. ?This is a part of the business that I hate, and it?s particularly hard when you?re dealing with someone I consider a friend,? Spanos said. ?Change involving great players is never easy. I respect LT as much or more than any player I?ve ever known. And no one appreciates his contributions to this organization more than I do. That is why this is such a difficult announcement for me to make. ?It has been a privilege to work with him and witness his entire career. I?m proud of him and grateful to him for the way he has carried himself both on and off the field. ?No matter where he chooses to continue his career, in my mind LT will always be a San Diego Charger. His legacy as one of the greatest running backs the game has ever seen will be as a Charger.?