Until the last day before March 5 deadline for free agency, the San Diego Chargers finally took action to retain running back Darren Sproles: they placed the maximum first- and third-round tender on the running back on Thursday, releasing tackle Jamal Williams instead.
It has been long guessed that the Sproles would finally join LaDainian Tomlinson to enter the free agent market, and Chargers’ final move was really a surprise. Being offered a contract for $7,283,000, the five-year veteran Sproles can still make his own choices to sign with another team, but the Chargers would also have the right to match offers from other teams or receiver first- and third-round draft picks as compensation for losing Sproles. With Tomlinson being released, the Chargers are very likely to name Sproles the starting running back for 2010 season if he chooses to continue wearing Chargers jersey. So staying could be the best choice for Sproles.
Releasing 12-year veteran tackle Williams was the other surprise. Being picked by former general manager Bobby Beathard in the second round of the 1998 supplemental draft, Williams has spent all his 12 seasons with the Chargers and has been the run-stuffing anchor of the defensive line. The most likely reason for his being released could be the arm injury he sustained in the 2009 season opener and caused him to miss the rest of the year. It could also be his age and history of knee injuries.
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