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San Diego Chargers’ Shawne Merriman Charged Off the Field
Published: September 6, 2009
After a stellar rookie season where he totalled 10 sacks, he earned Defensive Rookie of the Year. His second season was just as productive, but was tainted by controversy: During that 2006 season, Merriman accumulated 17 sacks in just 12 games. He was suspended by the league for four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy, having tested positive for the anabolic steroid nandrolone.
He claimed the positive test was the result of a tainted nutritional supplement. Since the suspension ended, there has been little talk of the infraction.
He managed to make it through the 2007 season without incident, once again putting up double-digit sack numbers and stepping into a leadership role for the Chargers' defense.
Then, Merriman tore ligaments in his knee. He played in only one game in 2008.
With last season a less-than-fond memory for Me...
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