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LaDainian Tomlinson through the years
Take a look back at the best shots from LaDainian Tomlinson's career.
![LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers dives over the goal line to score a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on October 10, 2004. San Diego won 34-21. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/wdnvh8hdhtcy23a9v1el.jpg)
LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers dives over the goal line to score a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on October 10, 2004. San Diego won 34-21. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
![San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) goes over Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jamie Duncan (59) and Matt Stewart (52) for a first half touchdown at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004. (AP Photo/John Amis)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/a04dgxsofctuagpklxcy.jpg)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) goes over Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jamie Duncan (59) and Matt Stewart (52) for a first half touchdown at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004. (AP Photo/John Amis)
![San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) splits Kansas City Chiefs defenders Scott Fujita (51) and Kawika Mitchell (50) for a touchdown during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, in Kansas City, Mo. Tomlinson scored from the three yard line. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yc9dj2fivqdbjmlvpnvs.jpg)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) splits Kansas City Chiefs defenders Scott Fujita (51) and Kawika Mitchell (50) for a touchdown during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, in Kansas City, Mo. Tomlinson scored from the three yard line. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
![San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson breaks through the tackle of Cleveland Browns' Brodney Pool on his way to a 42-yard touchdown during the third quarter of their football game in San Diego Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. (AP Photo/Jack Smith)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/snzucpjkyzafyie3raao.jpg)
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson breaks through the tackle of Cleveland Browns' Brodney Pool on his way to a 42-yard touchdown during the third quarter of their football game in San Diego Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. (AP Photo/Jack Smith)
![San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson scores his second touchdown past Tennessee Titans' Reynaldo Hill during the first half of their NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/eswe5nwfqjy32v2lkfj9.jpg)
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson scores his second touchdown past Tennessee Titans' Reynaldo Hill during the first half of their NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
![San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson waves to crowd as he leaves the field following the Chargers' 38-24 victory over the St. Louis Rams in their football game in San Diego, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. Tomlinson gained 183 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/k8wyq1epz76x6u7w3lml.jpg)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson waves to crowd as he leaves the field following the Chargers' 38-24 victory over the St. Louis Rams in their football game in San Diego, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. Tomlinson gained 183 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
![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)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/xicoats3nvcddpcfzetb.jpg)
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)
![San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson (21) beats Jerome Perry, the final Cleveland Browns' defender, to score a touchdown during the third quarter of their football game in San Diego Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. (AP Photo/Jack Smith)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/fe2svnrsdrfakkblxxpl.jpg)
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson (21) beats Jerome Perry, the final Cleveland Browns' defender, to score a touchdown during the third quarter of their football game in San Diego Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. (AP Photo/Jack Smith)
![San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson high-steps into the end zone with the second of his three touchdowns during the fourth quarter of the Chargers 32-25 victory over the Cleveland Browns in their football game in San Diego Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. (AP Photo/Jack Smith)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/krc2fzpftk7jisb3lnt0.jpg)
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson high-steps into the end zone with the second of his three touchdowns during the fourth quarter of the Chargers 32-25 victory over the Cleveland Browns in their football game in San Diego Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006. (AP Photo/Jack Smith)
![LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers runs for a touch down as Larry Izzo #53 of the New England Patriots tries to tackle him. New England Patriots defeat the San Diego Chargers 24-21 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 14, 2007 in San Diego, California. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/eztedthgykxwj6r9bcrt.jpg)
LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers runs for a touch down as Larry Izzo #53 of the New England Patriots tries to tackle him. New England Patriots defeat the San Diego Chargers 24-21 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 14, 2007 in San Diego, California. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
![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)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/lhurvwyyf0eytnhe8oub.jpg)
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 runs away from Oakland Raiders defense on a 41-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, in San Diego. Tomlinson scored four touchdowns in the Chargers' 28-14 win. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ksm30dvjxebashilyguv.jpg)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson runs away from Oakland Raiders defense on a 41-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, in San Diego. Tomlinson scored four touchdowns in the Chargers' 28-14 win. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
![San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) scores a touchdown on a 16-yard run in the overtime period of an NFL football game to give the Chargers a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Tomlinson ran for 146 yards in the game. (AP Photo/John Russell)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ijougqleshwj8f58c0ag.jpg)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) scores a touchdown on a 16-yard run in the overtime period of an NFL football game to give the Chargers a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Tomlinson ran for 146 yards in the game. (AP Photo/John Russell)
![San Diego Chargers LaDainian Tomlinson goes over the top for a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Chargers' 17-6 victory over the Tennessee Titans in their wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/pij6tzeopnrulkr8a5gl.jpg)
San Diego Chargers LaDainian Tomlinson goes over the top for a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Chargers' 17-6 victory over the Tennessee Titans in their wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
![San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson, right, cuts away from Denver Broncos' Dominique Foxworth on his touchdown run in the first quarter of their NFL football game Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/apqcrtuabhhuso4vumzn.jpg)
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson, right, cuts away from Denver Broncos' Dominique Foxworth on his touchdown run in the first quarter of their NFL football game Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
![San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson splits the New York Jets defense for a 2-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, in San Diego. The Chargers won 48-29. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/dxjatg6wae4rnsocs7wz.jpg)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson splits the New York Jets defense for a 2-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, in San Diego. The Chargers won 48-29. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
![San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates his second touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/zu4x1jqjsmnshov7htp3.jpg)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates his second touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
![San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson gets through the defense of Dallas Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking, bottom, Bradie James (56), defensive tackle Junior Siavii (95) and linebacker Bobby Carpenter (54) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/jmxasmolvggoopw4i8ih.jpg)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson gets through the defense of Dallas Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking, bottom, Bradie James (56), defensive tackle Junior Siavii (95) and linebacker Bobby Carpenter (54) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) runs for a touchdown past Buffalo Bills defenders Donte Whitner (20), Jairus Byrd (31) and Drayton Florence during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. The Jets won 38-14. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/zxqt8xiphzgz2jihw1ju.jpg)
New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) runs for a touchdown past Buffalo Bills defenders Donte Whitner (20), Jairus Byrd (31) and Drayton Florence during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. The Jets won 38-14. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
![Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis (21) tackles New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins lost the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qztuwhksecfzgqovgb5m.jpg)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis (21) tackles New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins lost the game 24-6. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
![New York Jets' LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/fqzniuofyze0yedfn6ea.jpg)
New York Jets' LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
![Running back LaDainian Tomlinson poses for a portrait at the NFL Network studio in Culver City, Ca., on Thursday, Mar. 6, 2012. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/khardzy6tudvcxu03oqp.jpg)
Running back LaDainian Tomlinson poses for a portrait at the NFL Network studio in Culver City, Ca., on Thursday, Mar. 6, 2012. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
![Former San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, left, and Chargers president Dean Spanos hold up Tomlinson's No. 21 jersey during a news conference at the team's facility, Monday, June 18, 2012, in San Diego. Tomlinson signed a one-day contract with the Chargers and announced his retirement after an 11-year NFL career. Tomlinson finishes his career with 13,684 yards, fifth all-time, and 145 touchdowns. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/n60apbqk426xcqmowrqb.jpg)
Former San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, left, and Chargers president Dean Spanos hold up Tomlinson's No. 21 jersey during a news conference at the team's facility, Monday, June 18, 2012, in San Diego. Tomlinson signed a one-day contract with the Chargers and announced his retirement after an 11-year NFL career. Tomlinson finishes his career with 13,684 yards, fifth all-time, and 145 touchdowns. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
![New York Jets' LaDainian Tomlinson scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ikyxmsanwjjhe5gacu4l.jpg)
New York Jets' LaDainian Tomlinson scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
![Running back Ladainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates his first of four touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park October 15, 2006 in San Francisco, California. The Chargers defeated the 49ers 48-10. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/cw4tdz379aspiccygrct.jpg)
Running back Ladainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates his first of four touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park October 15, 2006 in San Francisco, California. The Chargers defeated the 49ers 48-10. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
![Soup�s on for LaDainian Tomlinson. The former NFL MVP shot scenes for the latest installment of the Chunky soup ads in Los Angeles, California on May 7, 2008. The new ads will focus on the day in the life of an NFL star and will air during the NFL's opening weekend, September 4th. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/t9lwd62ydeg53i6rihtd.jpg)
Soup�s on for LaDainian Tomlinson. The former NFL MVP shot scenes for the latest installment of the Chunky soup ads in Los Angeles, California on May 7, 2008. The new ads will focus on the day in the life of an NFL star and will air during the NFL's opening weekend, September 4th. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
![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. Tomlinson, the late Jerome Brown and Ron Dayne are on the final ballot for College Football Hall of Fame for the first time. The National Football Foundation announced on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, the 77 former players and five former coaches who will be considered for induction. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam, File)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/adaadxgki7ewhgedtddp.jpg)
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. Tomlinson, the late Jerome Brown and Ron Dayne are on the final ballot for College Football Hall of Fame for the first time. The National Football Foundation announced on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, the 77 former players and five former coaches who will be considered for induction. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam, File)
![San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson, left, celebrates with quarterback Drew Brees during the Chargers' 42-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders Sunday Oct. 31, 2004 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/h3tp4ho3ghydplpfdza1.jpg)
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson, left, celebrates with quarterback Drew Brees during the Chargers' 42-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders Sunday Oct. 31, 2004 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
![San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates the Chargers' 20-17 victory over the Denver Broncos Sunday Dec. 5, 2004 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/tbgyipsz4gvk75cnwubd.jpg)
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates the Chargers' 20-17 victory over the Denver Broncos Sunday Dec. 5, 2004 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
![Former New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson, center, is interviewed at the NFL Fan Zone before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qru1j6st2muku60nunmx.jpg)
Former New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson, center, is interviewed at the NFL Fan Zone before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
![LaDainian Tomlinson former running back of the San Diego Chargers has his #21 jersey retired during an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Diego Chargers Sunday, November 22, 2015, in San Diego, CA. (Tom Hauck via AP)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/g6axz8ddglzt9khm2yvz.jpg)
LaDainian Tomlinson former running back of the San Diego Chargers has his #21 jersey retired during an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Diego Chargers Sunday, November 22, 2015, in San Diego, CA. (Tom Hauck via AP)