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GM A.J. Smith said Thursday that the team was still working to restructure the star running back’s contract in an attempt to lower his base pay for 2009. “All I can tell you is everything’s ongoing,” Smith said during his annual news conference before the beginning of free agency. “I’ve got nothing more to add at this time. But I will add this—we’d love to have him. We hope he returns.”
Reported by the Associated Press
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So, Tomlinson remains with the Chargers in the hours leading up to NFL free agency and the reopening of the trading period. Beyond that, there were no specifics coming from either the Chargers or Tomlinson’s camp about the future of the 2006 NFL MVP. Smith wouldn't characterize the tone of his discussions with LT's agent or put a deadline on them. “I’m just going to let it go for the way it is. Everything is ongoing,” Smith said.
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