New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) runs during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010. The Jets won 22-17. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New York Jets' LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter of a NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson #21 talking to teammates before an NFL game, New York Giants against the New York Jets, week sixteen, on Saturday, December 24, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants beat the Jets 29-14. (AP Photo/David Drapkin)

New York Jets LaDainian Tomlinson plays in a game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL. January 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)

LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the New York Jets runs with the football against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 26, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Jets 38-34. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) celbrates in the endzone after an 18-yard touchdown reception against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson, left, is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Raymond Ventrone after a nine-yard run in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson drags New York Giants Gibril Wilson while gaining nine yards on a pass in the first quarter Sunday Sept. 25, 2005 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson runs for 20 yards against Cleveland Browns defender Lewis Sanders, left, in the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, in Cleveland. Trailing the play is Chargers' Kassim Osgood (81). Tomlinson rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns as the Chargers won 21-0.(AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Running back LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers on the move against the Buffalo Bills on November 20, 2005 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Bills 48-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

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Running back LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers signs autographs after mini camp drills at Chargers Park on June 10, 2006 in San Diego, California. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson jumps in the air with the American flag as he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson goes over the top for a 3 yard touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter of their NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Running back LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers runs sprints during pregame warmups prior to the Chargers preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on September 1, 2005 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the 49ers 28-24. (AP Photo/ Paul Spinelli)

San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson runs through the tackle of Seattle Seahawks' Leroy Hill in the first quarter of a NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

In this Dec. 20, 2009, photo, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson rushes during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in San Diego. Tomlinson has been released by the Chargers, ending a brilliant nine-year run in which he became one of the NFL's greatest running backs. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) runs with ball on Sunday, November 18, 2001, in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 34-24. (AP Photo/Al Golub)

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson #21 rushes the ball during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 9, 2001 in Philadelphia, PA. (Four Seam Images via AP Images)

In this Nov. 18, 2000, file photo, Texas Christian University tailback LaDainian Tomlinson, (5), escapes University of Texas-El Paso linebacker Camar Jackson, center, and defensive lineman Samuel Clarke, (71) and runs for a first down during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam, File)

LaDainian Tomlinson, from Texas Christian University, holds the 2000 Doak Walker Awards given to the country's premier running back during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Texas Christian's LaDainian Tomlinson (5) rushes for a gain of 7 yards as Rice's LonDee Smith (36) tackles him during the first quarter Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, in Houston. Tomlinson, the nation's leading rusher, carried 19 times for 133 yards to increase his season total to 1,193 yards. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)