| Shawne
Merriman
Scout.com Headlines: |
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 |
Shedding Light on the Return of 'Lights Out'
Merriman explains what San Diego's defense must do to become a top unit
-by SDBoltReport.com
Sep 16, 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.
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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