Eric Weddle Claims Chargers Are Misrepresenting Trade Talks
- Updated: June 17, 2015
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The Eric Weddle situation is not going away yet. More news today surfaced after he felt the need to clear the air on the issue.
After practice, Weddle read a prepared statement which said the following. He revealed a few interesting tidbits of information regarding the details of the clash between him and his agent and the Chargers organization. ESPN.com reports the following:
“Despite our attempts to discuss an extension on multiple occasions, unfortunately the desire has not been mutual,” Weddle said. “Contrary to what has recently been said by upper management, there has never been any financial numbers discussed, and the Chargers have never put an offer on the table for us to consider.
It’s obvious that I’m not part of this organization’s long-term plan. The NFL is a business, and I can accept that. I just wish the organization had been up-front with me from Day 1.
My career could end tomorrow,” Weddle said. “I give everything — and I’m not out here saying I deserve this or that I want this — it’s just that you want to be with the team that you’ve been with your whole career.
And the way to do that is an extension. And I think I’ve played at a high enough level to earn it. And when your team doesn’t feel that way, you have to move on.”
Weddle also explained that he met with Telesco during the second week of the team’s organized activities. Since then David Canter, his agent, has been dealing directly with Chargers’ contract negotiator. Apparently part of the issue is that Weddle will turn 31 in January, and the team believe that age could affect his “production” moving forward.
He responded to this by saying:
“I’m not going to play if I’m not one of the top-tier guys, and playing at a high level, productive and helping the team win,” Weddle said. “I see myself playing four, five or six more years. I’m getting better and my body is maturing. I’m getting healthier. Until I see a reason why not, then that’s what I’ll believe.”
But he is glad to be back:
“My teammates support me and love me, and that’s what you have in this team,” Weddle said. “They’ve stayed out of it. They’ve lent me their support. I know that they have my back, and that’s all you can ask for.”
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