Norv Turner claims that top-flight running back LaDainian Tomlinson will not play in the preseason in order to keep him fresh for the team's full regular season slate, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Tomlinson floated around the idea of taking some reps behind center during the preseason a few weeks ago, but Turner has already shot down the idea. "He doesn't need to carry the ball in the preseason. He's been pretty productive doing things the way they've been done around here for a long time," Turner said.