NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson (R) gives former NFL player John Lynch a hug during a "Celebration of Life" event for former NFL linebacker Junior Seau at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL OBITUARY SOCIETY) 

NFL runningback LaDainian Tomlinson, and former San Diego Chargers coach Bobby Ross and quarterback Dan Fouts (L-R) watch a video during a "Celebration of Life" event for former NFL linebacker Junior Seau at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL OBITUARY SOCIETY) 

NFL running back and former teammate LaDainian Tomlinson (R) is greeted by former Chargers coach Bobby Ross (L) and quarterback Dan Fouts as the three spoke onstage during a "Celebration of Life" event for former NFL linebacker Junior Seau at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL OBITUARY SOCIETY) 

NFL runningback and former teammate LaDainian Tomlinson speaks during a "Celebration of Life" event for former NFL linebacker Junior Seau
at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL OBITUARY SOCIETY) 

NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson speaks during a "Celebration of Life" event for his former teammate and NFL linebacker Junior Seau at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL OBITUARY SOCIETY) 

NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson speaks during a "Celebration of Life" event for his former teammate and NFL linebacker Junior Seau at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL OBITUARY SOCIETY) 

Former San Diego Charger running back LaDainian Tomlinson (L) arrives for the funeral services of former teammate and NFL linebacker Junior Seau at the Calvary Chapel in Oceanside, California May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL OBITUARY SOCIETY) 

Former San Diego Charger running back LaDainian Tomlinson and his wife LaTorsha arrive for the funeral services of former teammate and NFL linebacker Junior Seau at the Calvary Chapel in Oceanside, California May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL OBITUARY SOCIETY) 

Former San Diego Charger running back LaDainian Tomlinson and his wife LaTorsha arrive for the funeral services of former teammate and NFL linebacker Junior Seau at the Calvary Chapel in Oceanside, California May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL OBITUARY SOCIETY) 

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jason Taylor (L) shakes hands with New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson after the Dolphins defeated the Jets in their NFL football game in Miami, Florida, January 1, 2012. Taylor retired from football following the game. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) dances into the end zone as he scores against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, December 11, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) falls into the end zone to score as he is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Wallace Gilberry (92) in the second quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, December 11, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) celebrates in front of Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) after catching a pass for a long gain in the second quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, December 11, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) is pulled down after a long run by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Sabby Piscitelli in the second quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, December 11, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Washington Redskins safety Oshiomogho Atogwe (20) brings down New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) along the sideline during the first half of their NFL football game in Landover, Maryland, December 4, 2011. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee (24) in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Orchard Park, New York November 6, 2011. REUTERS/Doug Benz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) eyes New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) after being upended after a long gain in the second quarter of their National Football League game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 23, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

A tackle by San Diego Chargers' cornerback Quentin Jammer (back) sends New York Jets' running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) flying after a long gain in the second quarter of their National Football League game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 23, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders Quentin Groves during the first half of their NFL football game in Oakland, California September 25, 2011. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (C) runs after catching a pass for a touchdown against Oakland Raiders Quentin Groves (R) and Chimdi Chekwa (L) during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, California September 25, 2011. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson dives to the one-yard-line to set up a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, California September 25, 2011. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (R) is congratulated by teammate Brandon Moore after Tomlinson took a pass and ran to the one-yard-line against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, California September 25, 2011. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) breaks past Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga (58) on a block from Jets offensive linesman Vladimir Ducasse (62) in the first quarter of their National Football League exhibition game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, August 21, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley (56) celebrates as the Steelers stop the New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) on a fourth down and goal in the fourth quarter during the NFL AFC Championship football game in Pittsburgh, January 23, 2011. REUTERS/Matt Sullivan (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (R) celebrates with teammate LaDainian Tomlinson after their team defeated the New England Patriots
during their AFC Divisional NFL playoff football game in Foxborough, January 16, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (R) celebrates with teammate LaDainian Tomlinson after their team defeated the New England Patriots
during their AFC Divisional NFL playoff football game in Foxborough, January 16, 2011. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (R) celebrates with teammate LaDainian Tomlinson after their team defeated the New England Patriots
during their AFC Divisional NFL playoff football game in Foxborough, January 16, 2011. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (L) shakes hands with teammate LaDainian Tomlinson after their team defeated the New England Patriots
during their AFC Divisional NFL playoff football game in Foxborough, January 16, 2011. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (L) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (C) and Brandon Meriweather during their AFC Divisional NFL playoff football game in Foxborough, January 16, 2011. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (R) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery against the New England Patriots in the second quarter during their AFC Divisional NFL playoff football game in Foxborough January 16, 2011. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson rolls after scoring a touchdown on the New England Patriots in the second quarter during their AFC Divisional NFL playoff football game in Foxborough January 16, 2011. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson scores past New England Patriots linebacker Gary Guyton (L) during the second quarter of their AFC Divisional NFL playoff football game in Foxborough, January 16, 2011. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets LaDainian Tomlinson runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter during their AFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game in Indianapolis, January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter during their AFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game in Indianapolis, January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets LaDainian Tomlinson (C) scores a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter during their AFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game in Indianapolis, January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter during their AFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game in Indianapolis, January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (C) flips the ball to LaDainian Tomlinson (R) against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter during their AFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game in Indianapolis, January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets LaDainian Tomlinson (R) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts Cornelius Brown (L) in the second quarter during their AFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game in Indianapolis, January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets LaDainian Tomlinson (R) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts Kavell Connor (L) in the first quarter during their AFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game in Indianapolis, January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets LaDainian Tomlinson (L) runs behind teammate Tony Richardson (C) as he blocks Indianapolis Colts Robert Mathis (R) in the first quarter during their AFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game in Indianapolis, January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson tries to break the tackle of Chicago Bears defensive tackle Matt Toeaina (R) in the second quarter of their NFL game at Soldier Field in Chicago December 26, 2010. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Pittsburgh Steelers' Lawrence Timmons (bottom) tries to tackle New York Jets' LaDainian Tomlinson (front) in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania December 19, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Cohn (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (2nd R) fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Kendall Langford (70) during the first quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey December 12, 2010. Jets' Wayne Hunter (L) and LaDainian Tomlinson (R) are seen with them. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) is hit by Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) but Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) gathers in the pass in the second quarter of their National Football League game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, November 21, 2010. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson is pulled down from behind by Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop (L) in the third quarter of their National Football League game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 31, 2010. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (L) walks in the endzone past Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams to win the game in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Denver October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (C) celebrates scoring past Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams to win the game in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Denver October 17, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (C) runs for a first down against the Minnesota Vikings in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 11, 2010. From left are Vikings' Madieu Williams, Jets' D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Tomlinson and Vikings' Jared Allen. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates as he scores a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter of their NFL football game in Orchard Park, New York October 3, 2010. REUTERS/Doug Benz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson scores a touchdown as the Buffalo Bills Paul Posluszny (L) pursues in the third quarter of their NFL football game in Orchard Park, New York October 3, 2010. REUTERS/Doug Benz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Orchard Park, New York October 3, 2010. REUTERS/Doug Benz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) moves the ball against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Orchard Park, New York October 3, 2010. REUTERS/Doug Benz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets LaDainian Tomlinson (R), is tackled by Miami Dolphins Karlos Dansby during third quarter NFL football action in Miami, Florida September 26, 2010. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets' LaDainian Tomlinson (R) dives over the line to gain a first down against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter during their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 19, 2010. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson runs for a first down against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 13, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson signs an autograph for Roland Hapgood before a news conference in Poway, California February 24, 2010. Tomlinson, 30, who was the league's most-valuable-player and set single-season records with 31 touchdowns and 186 points in 2006, was released this week by the San Diego Chargers after playing nine seasons. REUTERS/K.C. Alfred (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard (36) is tackled by San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick (L) and runningback LaDainian Tomlinson after an interception in the third quarter of their NFL Divisional playoff football game in San Diego, California January 17, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (L) talks with Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson after their NFL football game at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee December 25. 2009. REUTERS/M. J. Masotti Jr. (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) dives under the grasp of Tennessee Titans linebacker Jamie Winborn (52) to score a touchdown during the first half of their NFL football game at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee December 25, 2009. REUTERS/M. J. Masotti Jr. (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson runs for 36 yards past Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers in the third quarter during their NFL football game in San Diego, California December 20, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)