Source: Chargers to sign Bob Sanders(PFT:Done Deal)

[sbk92]

ESPN.com news services


Former Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders plans to sign a one-year deal with the San Diego Chargers Thursday night, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Sanders also visited the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills this offseason, according to sources.

Since signing a five-year, $37.5 million deal after being named the defensive player of the year in 2007, the oft-injured Sanders played in only nine regular-season games for the Colts.

Sanders played in just one game last season, leaving the Colts' opener on the team's first defensive series with a torn left biceps.

With safety Antoine Bethea signing a four-year, $27 million contract last summer; Melvin Bullitt, Sanders' backup, emerging as a competent starter; and the Colts still trying to sign four-time league MVP Peyton Manning to a new long-term deal, there wasn't enough room to keep Sanders.

Sanders has 373 tackles, 3½ sacks, two forced fumbles, three recoveries and six interceptions in seven NFL seasons.

 

[sbk92]

Continuity.

 

[Bonecrusher#31]

If i was them I would have kept E.Weddle. He's a solid non-injury-prone football player.

 

[Bonecrusher#31]

Bob Sanders bolts for the Bolts

Posted by Mike Florio on March 3, 2011, 8:16 PM EST


After safety Bob Sanders was cut by the Colts, former Indy coach Tony Dungy suggested that Sanders possibly would return to the team after exploring the open market.

As it turns out, Sanders liked what he saw on the open market.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Sanders has signed a one-year deal with the Chargers.

Sanders also had visited the Jets, Bills, and Jaguars.

San Diego has had Indy’s number for years, and Sanders now brings inside information and, if healthy, a high degree of ability. Though the Chargers won’t face the Colts during the 2011 regular season, Sanders could get a shot at his former team in the postseason.

If there’s a postseason.

 

[dbair1967]

Most overrated player in NFL history. He'll get hurt getting out of his car at their first practice.

 

[Midswat]

Thanks, San Diego.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

If i was them I would have kept E.Weddle. He's a solid non-injury-prone football player.

They are keeping Weddle, I assume. They offered him their highest tender.

 

[Bonecrusher#31]

They are keeping Weddle, I assume. They offered him their highest tender.

Not according to his agent....Heard this on the Rome radio show today.

 

[Cr122]

So your saying there's a chance........ we can get Weddle?