| Shawne
Merriman
Scout.com Headlines: |
Merriman Aggravates Foot Injury
-by SDBoltReport.com
Nov 30, 2009 |
Insider's Perspective: Chargers vs. Giants 
What worked, what didn't and what's next after Sunday's thrilling win over the Giants
-by SDBoltReport.com
Nov 10, 2009 |
Chargers Defense Eager to Shed 'Soft' Label
San Diego's defenders hope to disprove some remarks by their GM
-by SDBoltReport.com
Oct 9, 2009 |
OLB Shawne Merriman: Not Healthy
-by SDBoltReport.com
Oct 3, 2009 |
Chargers Play in the Passing Lane
Philip Rivers' arm has made up for the lack of a running game
-by SDBoltReport.com
Sep 30, 2009 |
Chargers Look to Get Physical
San Diego hopes to keep progressing and take a 3-1 mark into the bye week
-by SDBoltReport.com
Sep 29, 2009 |
Insider's Take: Bolts v. Dolphins
What worked, what didn't and what's next after the Fins game
-by SDBoltReport.com
Sep 29, 2009 |
OLB Shawne Merriman: Healthy Enough to Tweet
-by SDBoltReport.com
Sep 28, 2009 |
Loss Cranks Up the Pressure in Week 3
The Chargers cannot drop to 1-2 before visiting the Steelers
-by SDBoltReport.com
Sep 21, 2009 |
Chargers Healing, Prepping for Home Opener
San Diego tries to get past a shaky opener and turns its attention to the Ravens
-by SDBoltReport.com
Sep 17, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-4.5
Wt: 272
| Date of Birth: |
05/25/1984 |
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| Biography: |
| Merriman was selected in the first round of the 2005 draft, No. 12 overall, from the University of Maryland.
2008
Merriman appeared in one game capturing two tackles before being put on the injured reserve list on Sept. 10, 2008. Merriman had surgery on Sept. 15 to repair PCL and LCL tears in his left knee.
2007
Went to his third consecutive Pro Bowl after finishing with a career-high 68 tackles. Merriman tallied 12.5 sacks. He is expected to undergo knee surgery in the offseason.
2006
Finished with 62 tackles and a league-best 17 sacks. Was suspended for four games after a positive steroid test. Still earned a second-consecutive starting spot in the Pro Bowl.
2005
Moved into the starting line-up in the season's seventh game. Finished with 57 tackles and 10 sacks. Was named Defensive Rookie of the Year and earned a Pro Bowl invite, too.
College
All-Conference selection as a junior after
posting 85/17/8.5. Battled injuries much of his sophomore campaign and finished with 55/9.5/8.5. |
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