After nearly a decade with the San Diego Chargers, Pro Bowl safety Eric Weddle said he plans to move on from the only NFL team he has ever played for due to a variety of reasons.
“It’s going to be different," Weddle said Monday. "But with everything that’s happened the past couple of weeks it’s going to make that transition a bit easier. I think my teammates know that that’s going to happen. The last home game was hard because I still thought there was hope to come back (to the Chargers) but I don’t think that’s a possibility now.“
Weddle also confirmed that he could have played in Sunday’s regular season finale against the Broncos had the Chargers not placed him on Injured Reserve.
When asked about Chargers fans, Weddle said, “It’s been an amazing run. I love them and they are as much a part of me as my teammates.” He remains miffed as to why his last few weeks with the Chargers organization played out the way they did.
Weddle said overall he's enjoyed his time in San Diego but he also made it clear that he is “excited about what the future holds.” Weddle added he wants to play for a contender next season so he can get a chance to play for a Super Bowl.
When asked by NBC 7’s Derek Togerson if he would have any extra motivation were he to play against the Chargers with his future team, Weddle responded immediately, “Of course. I hope we kill them. That’s the only way I know how to go. Whomever I’m with, I’m rolling with and I hope we win every game so I’m sure it will happen that way.”
Expect perennial playoff teams like the Patriots or Steelers to be in the running for his services.
Don't be surprised if Weddle considers the Broncos, Chiefs and Raiders too since those AFC West division rivals would give him a chance to play at least two games against his former team every season.
