Feb 2, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; LaDainian Tomlinson during red carpet arrivals for the NFL Honors show at the Fox Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 2, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; LaDainian Tomlinson during red carpet arrivals for the NFL Honors show at the Fox Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 3, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; LaDainian Tomlinson during red carpet arrivals for the NFL Honors show at Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium at the University of Minnesota. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 17, 2017; Carson, CA, USA; LaDainian Tomlinson poses with Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during a NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Miami Dolphins at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 5, 2017; Canton, OH, USA; LaDainian Tomlinson pulls back the cloth on his bust with Lorenzo Neal (right) during the 2017 NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Aug 5, 2017; Canton, OH, USA; San Diego Chargers former running back LaDainian Tomlinson delivers his acceptance speech during the Professional Football HOF enshrinement ceremonies at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 5, 2017; Canton, OH, USA; San Diego Chargers former running back LaDainian Tomlinson poses with his bust during the Professional Football HOF enshrinement ceremonies at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 5, 2017; Canton, OH, USA; San Diego Chargers former running back LaDainian Tomlinson delivers his acceptance speech during the Professional Football HOF enshrinement ceremonies at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 5, 2017; Canton, OH, USA; LaDainian Tomlinson gives his acceptance speech during the 2017 NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 5, 2017; Canton, OH, USA; LaDainian Tomlinson pulls back the cloth on his bust with Lorenzo Neal (right) during the 2017 NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; A banner for former San Diego Chargers running back Ladainian Tomlinson is unveiled during his Charger Hall of Fame introduction at halftime of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers former running back LaDainian Tomlinson gestures as he talks to the fans before his number 21 is retired and included into the Charters Ring of Honor during halftime against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Former San Diego Chargers running back Ladainian Tomlinson wipes away tears during his Charger Hall of Fame introduction during halftime of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers former running back LaDainian Tomlinson gestures as he talks to the fans before his number 21 is retired and included into the Charters Ring of Honor during halftime against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers former running back LaDainian Tomlinson points to his number 21 as it is retired and included into the Charters Ring of Honor during halftime against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers former running back LaDainian Tomlinson is choked up as he talks to the fans before his number 21 is retired and included into the Charters Ring of Honor during halftime against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Former San Diego Chargers running back Ladainian Tomlinson during his Charger Hall of Fame introduction during halftime of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Former San Diego Chargers running back Ladainian Tomlinson waves to the fans before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; The mid-field decal is painted in honor of San Diego Chargers former running back LaDainian Tomlinson for a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

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)