The Facts:
Following up on a previous item. ... G.M. A.J. Smith confirmed that today’s decision (to place the team's franchise tage on Darren Sproles) has no impact on the contract status of Tomlinson. “This does not affect our ability to negotiate a new contract with LT. We’re hopeful of getting a new deal done with him.”
Reported by Chargers.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Tomlinson has three season remaining on his current contract and is scheduled to receive a base salary of $6.725 million this year, $8 million next year, and $9.275 million in the final year of the deal. As noted in
a recent Fantasy Notebook, the Chargers will undoubtedly want him to take less money -- something LT hasn't ruled out. ... Stay tuned.
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