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Both sides say Edwards won't be returning
By Kevin Acee
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
February 9, 2007
KO OLINA, Hawaii – It has long been a foregone conclusion that 2006 was linebacker Donnie Edwards' last season as a Charger.
Neither the team nor Edwards' side officially said as much, however, until yesterday.
But with free agency looming, Edwards' agent confirmed yesterday the sides have not talked and that Edwards will leave when the free-agency period begins next month.
“We're not doing anything (with the Chargers),” Tom Condon said.
Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith later said the team sent Condon a letter two days after the team's playoff loss to New England last month and said they would not be pursuing Edwards.
“What Tom Condon told you is correct,” Smith said. “Donnie will not be part of the San Diego Chargers this year.”
It is clear the decision to let Edwards go was made quickly. Smith said he has not contacted the agents of any other potential free agents regarding the team's plans.
Yesterday was the first time Smith spoke of Edwards since July 31.
Although Edwards led the Chargers in tackles each of the past five seasons and led all NFL linebackers with 17 interceptions since 2002, Smith had tired of Edwards' repeated attempts to rework his contract.
Smith put Edwards on the trading block in April, and the Chargers and New Orleans Saints came close to a deal in late summer.
It was in June that Smith said: “It has become crystal clear to me that Donnie is very unhappy with his contract and has been for a few years. We have always appreciated Donnie Edwards' playing ability, and we believe he is well-compensated. However, because of his unhappiness we will do everything possible to find him a new team – a team that will appreciate him the way he would like and will compensate him with an amount that will make him very happy and content.”
Both sides say Edwards won't be returning
By Kevin Acee
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
February 9, 2007
KO OLINA, Hawaii – It has long been a foregone conclusion that 2006 was linebacker Donnie Edwards' last season as a Charger.
Neither the team nor Edwards' side officially said as much, however, until yesterday.
But with free agency looming, Edwards' agent confirmed yesterday the sides have not talked and that Edwards will leave when the free-agency period begins next month.
“We're not doing anything (with the Chargers),” Tom Condon said.
Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith later said the team sent Condon a letter two days after the team's playoff loss to New England last month and said they would not be pursuing Edwards.
“What Tom Condon told you is correct,” Smith said. “Donnie will not be part of the San Diego Chargers this year.”
It is clear the decision to let Edwards go was made quickly. Smith said he has not contacted the agents of any other potential free agents regarding the team's plans.
Yesterday was the first time Smith spoke of Edwards since July 31.
Although Edwards led the Chargers in tackles each of the past five seasons and led all NFL linebackers with 17 interceptions since 2002, Smith had tired of Edwards' repeated attempts to rework his contract.
Smith put Edwards on the trading block in April, and the Chargers and New Orleans Saints came close to a deal in late summer.
It was in June that Smith said: “It has become crystal clear to me that Donnie is very unhappy with his contract and has been for a few years. We have always appreciated Donnie Edwards' playing ability, and we believe he is well-compensated. However, because of his unhappiness we will do everything possible to find him a new team – a team that will appreciate him the way he would like and will compensate him with an amount that will make him very happy and content.”
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