SO much has been going on with the San Diego Chargers roster, instead of re-writing all the details I am going to post what ESPN has written about it all. Definitley an interesting article that updates us on the deals and trades that are going on in the SD Chargers’ world.

With LT gone, Cromartie now a NY Jet, Jamal Williams gone, and Kassim Osgood on his way out, 2010 will sure be an interesting year for the Chargers and their fans. Here is what I found out about all that is going on behind the trades.

Rumor has it that the Chargers viewed Cromartie as a character problem who was tolerated until he could be moved. The trade market was lackluster for a player they perceived as a whiner who didn’t tackle well, and the Chargers jumped at the chance to rid themselves of someone they considered a problem child.

Osgood seems adamant about leaving San Diego, due to them refusing to make him a wide receiver. Osgood supposedly was offered a small chance to play WR across country, saying that a three-percent chance to play receiver in Siberia “is still a chance,” and that he has zero chance to play wideout with the Chargers, “and that is what they TOLD me.”

The team wanted Osgood and Cromartie to go anywhere else. Osgood was apparently super critical of the team and coach Norv Turner, which surely sped up the departure of a popular player who would’ve left anyway for a chance to be a regular wide receiver. He said as much on his Twitter page…

“It’s not that I WANT to leave SD, but if ur job told you don’t ever ask for a promotion cuz we will NEVER give you one, would YOU stay?”

The Chargers move forward with many holes left to fill during an offseason surely dominated by ongoing labor strife and the unique guidelines that come with it. Even with no salary cap and additional player controls, don’t expect the Chargers to act any differently.

“Everyone knows our history,” Smith said. “We’re active but not a big player in free agency; we build through the draft and sign our own players. The whole thing doesn’t affect us. Our philosophy doesn’t change.”

ESPN’s take on it all…

The San Diego Chargers changed their minds and placed the first- and third-round tender on running back Darren Sproles on Thursday, the team announced.

The Chargers also made the surprising move of releasing veteran defensive tackle Jamal Williams.

A week ago, the team said it would not tender Sproles, allowing him to become a free agent. On Thursday, the Chargers decided they couldn’t afford to lose Sproles after releasing LaDainian Tomlinson.

Sproles would earn $7.29 million in 2010 if he signs the tender. The Chargers would have seven days to match an offer if a team tries to sign him.

If it doesn’t match, San Diego would receive a first- and a third-round draft choice from the team that signs him.

Last year, the Chargers kept Sproles by placing the franchise tag on him at $6.6 million.

Williams has been one of San Diego’s key run-stuffers for 12 seasons. He sustained a triceps injury in the 2009 season opener and missed the rest of the year. He also has a history of knee injuries.

The Chargers also made first-and third-round tenders to outside linebacker Shawne Merriman, left tackle Marcus McNeill and wide receivers Malcom Floyd and Vincent Jackson.

Backup running back Michael Bennett also was released, leaving the Chargers thin at that position. LaDainian Tomlinson was released last week after a brilliant nine-year run with the Bolts. The Chargers are expected to take a running back high in the draft.

Later Thursday, the Chargers reached a deal in principle with the New York Jets to trade cornerback Antonio Cromartie. The Jets confirmed the deal. It includes a 2011 third-round draft pick that could turn into a second-round pick, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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