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• Tomlinson believes days in San Diego are over

  
  

  San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - LaDainian Tomlinson believes his brilliant nine-year career as a member of the San Diego Chargers is over.

  Tomlinson told the San Diego Union-Tribune that he expects to part ways with the Chargers. He has two years remaining on his contract and is due a roster bonus of $2 million on March 5.

  "I'm not coming back," Tomlinson told the paper. "I don't believe I'll be back in San Diego. I've accepted it." The Chargers told the paper they have made no roster decisions for 2010.

  Tomlinson was the NFL MVP in 2006 when he rushed for a career-best 1,815 yards and 28 touchdowns. His numbers have steadily declined since, with 1,474 yards in 2007 and 1,110 yards in 2008. This past season he finished with a career- low 730 rushing yards and a 3.3-yard average.

  The five-time Pro Bowl selection is eighth on the NFL's all-time rushing list with 12,490 yards and his 153 total touchdowns rank third.

  02/05 08:18:06 ET