In the offseason, Shawne Merriman contemplated surgery but decided against it. A week into the 2008 NFL season, Merriman has switched gears and will proceed with the reconstructive surgery.

With Merriman out for the season, this makes the San Diego Chargers fantasy defense less valuable. Merriman is the player who attacked the quarterback and caused havoc on the field. While the Chargers D will still be ranked as a top ten fantasy defense, they are no longer one of the elite.

In Week 1, the Chargers suffered a last second defeat at the hands of the Carolina Panthers. With this bad news regarding Merriman, it might be best to wait a few weeks before starting San Diego D on your 2008 fantasy football team.

Here is a video with more injury about Shawne Merriman’s injury:

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However, according to Merriman, if he plays he is at a risk of sustaining a career-ending injury. On the other hand, if he undergoes surgery, he will most likely have to miss the rest of this season.

If Merriman decides to sit out the season, that’d be a big blow to the Chargers’ defense. Right now in fantasy football, the Chargers are considered a top two defense by most experts. Without Merriman, the Chargers would still be elite but not nearly as strong. Merriman is the biggest fantasy producer on San Diego’s defensive unit.

Keep an eye out on what Merriman decides to do. Until then, here is a video with more specifics on Merriman’s injury:

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