KRIS DIELMAN NEWS

Dielman reportedly leaning towards returning in 2012

Chargers guard Kris Dielman is considering retirement after suffering a seizure following a concussion, but early signs point towards a return to football. Kevin Acee of the U-T San Diego reports that sources close to Dielman and team sources believe Dielman is leaning towards playing next season. The Pro Bowler is due $5.5 million. While the…
Via Pro Football Talk  |  4 days ago

Dielman willing to risk health in pursuit of ring

San Diego Chargers guard Kris Dielman, who missed the final 10 games of the season with a concussion, says he's willing to risk his health in pursuit of winning a Super Bowl ring. Dielman says other people close to him might disagree with his thinking, but ultimately it will be his decision whether he keeps playing or retires. Dielman sustained a concussion during a loss at the...
Via AP on Fox  |  January 02, 2012

Chargers OG Kris Dielman Leaning Toward Playing In 2012

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, those close to Chargers left guard Kris Dielman and team sources indicate that he is leaning toward playing in 2012 after a scary concussion and seizure prompted him to consider retirement. Dielman as you may recall, suffered a concussion when he collided with New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace in October. Immediately following...
Via GridironFans.com  |  3 days ago

San Diego Chargers: Five players to consider in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft

Stan Liu-US PRESSWIRE San Diego has the 17th pick in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The San Diego Chargers have problems with their offensive line. Center Nick Hardwick is contemplating retirement, left guard Kris Dielman may retire and left tackle Marcus McNeill's career could be in jeopardy due to neck and back issues. Here is a list of offensive linemen...
Via Rant Sports  |  4 days ago

San Diego Chargers: The biggest needs from the 2012 NFL Draft

The San Diego Chargers have quite a few options to take with the 18th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. With a few players futures unknown, the Chargers really need to make some smart decisions to make a playoff run. I will list 5 possible positions that the Chargers will need to fill using the draft. With the potential retirement of Kris Dielman, the Chargers need to bolster the offensive...
Via Rant Sports  |  5 days ago

San Diego Chargers: Top Offensive needs in the 2012 NFL Draft

After a disappointing season in which the San Diego Chargers finished 8-8, and lost a playoff spot to the Denver Broncos, the management is certainly going to try and jump start a team which was predicted for a deep run to the playoffs in the 2011 season. The bright side is that the Chargers did finish strong in the last month, going 3-1, and 1-1 against playoff opponents. At times...
Via Rant Sports  |  1 day ago
SCARY SITUATION

Report: Chargers OL suffered seizure

A source told the AP that left guard Kris Dielman suffered a seizure Sunday on the flight home after the team's game against the Jets. Dielman also reportedly suffered a concussion during the game.

Via Rumors and Rants  |  October 27, 2011
HEAD CASE

Kris Dielman out for the year

A few weeks after a concussion lead to him suffering a seizure on the flight home, the Chargers have placed their all-pro guard on injured reserve. 

Via Rumors and Rants  |  November 16, 2011

Report: NFL investigating injury to Chargers' Dielman

The National Football League is reportedly investigating an injury to San Diego Chargers offensive lineman Kris Dielman.The left guard suffered a head injury in last weekend's game against the New York Jets. He signaled he was okay despite looking off-balance for most of the remainder of the game.Dielman later suffered a grand mal seizure on the flight home. He was eventually diagnosed...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  October 29, 2011

Chargers starting G Dielman to miss MNF

San Diego Chargers guard Kris Dielman reportedly suffered a seizure during Sunday's cross-country flight home after sustaining a concussion against the New York Jets. Dielman was hurt in the fourth quarter of the 27-21 loss but continued to play with the injury. The team announced that he would not play in Monday night's game against Kansas City. Dielman, a nine-year veteraan...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  October 27, 2011

Chargers place LG Dielman on injured reserve

The San Diego Chargers placed Pro Bowl left guard Kris Dielman on injured reserve Wednesday. Dielman suffered a concussion in a Week 7 loss the New York Jets on Oct. 23. The 30-year-old Dielman initially signaled that he was OK despite looking off-balance for most of the remainder of the game. Dielman later suffered a grand mal seizure on the flight home, and the NFL detailed that...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  November 16, 2011

Chargers place Kris Dielman on IR

The San Diego Chargers have placed Pro Bowl left guard Kris Dielman on injured reserve due to the lingering effects of a concussion sustained Oct. 23 at the New York Jets. He was originally slated to miss two games following the concussion and a grand mal seizure suffered on the plane ride home. The team's reaction to Dielman's concussion came under scrutiny by the NFL...
Via AP on Fox  |  October 28, 2011

Report: Dielman had seizure on plane

A person with knowledge of the situation says San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl left guard Kris Dielman suffered a seizure on the flight home Sunday after sustaining a concussion in a loss to the New York Jets. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team doesn't release specific injury details, said an ambulance met the team plane...
Via AP on Fox  |  October 27, 2011

Chargers LG Dielman to miss MNF due to concussion

San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl left guard Kris Dielman says he'll sit out Monday night's game at Kansas City because of a concussion sustained in a road loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. Dielman says he's ruling himself out because of the way he feels. Coach Norv Turner says Dielman has yet to take the test he needs to pass before returning to practice. Left tackle...
Via AP on Fox  |  October 27, 2011

NFL: League looking into Dielman injury

The NFL is looking into the events surrounding a concussion suffered by San Diego Chargers offensive lineman Kris Dielman.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  October 28, 2011

G Kris Dielman Unsure Of Return To Chargers Following Concussion

Chargers left guard Kris Dielman, who missed the final 10 games of the season with a concussion, said Monday that he's willing to risk his health in pursuit of winning a Super Bowl ring. "Yeah, I think so," Dielman said Monday in his first comments since the concussion, which caused the NFL to investigate the injury and announce it would give game officials "concussion awareness...
Via GridironFans.com  |  January 03, 2012

Chargers' Dielman to miss Monday game

San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl left guard Kris Dielman says he'll sit out Monday night's game at Kansas City because of a concussion sustained in a road loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. Dielman says he's ruling himself out because of the way he feels. Coach Norv Turner says Dielman has yet to take the test he needs to pass before returning to practice. Left tackle Marcus McNeill...
Via AP on Fox  |  October 27, 2011

NFL reviewing Kris Dielman concussion

During both Friday afternoon’s PFT Live and Friday night’s NBC SportsTalk on VERSUS (at the tail end of our show-starting “10 things to know” for the coming weekend of NFL action), I devoted some time to the circumstances surrounding the concussion sustained last Sunday by Chargers guard Kris Dielman.  Far more troubling than the fact…
Via Pro Football Talk  |  October 29, 2011

Kris Dielman considering retirement

The Chargers offensive line is in tatters for Monday Night Football because of injuries. Things may not get any better next season because perhaps the team’s three best lineman face uncertain futures. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that guard Kris Dielman is considering retirement. Left tackle Marcus McNeill’s future is shaky as well. Center…
Via Pro Football Talk  |  December 05, 2011

San Diego Chargers guard Kris Dielman suffered seizure after receiving a concussion

Chargers Pro Bowl left guard Kris Dielman had a seizure on the flight home Sunday after suffering a concussion in a loss to the Jets. An ambulance met the team plane, and Dielman was hospitalized overnight.
Via Denver Post  |  October 28, 2011

Chargers OG Kris Dielman Continues To Improve, Expected To Return In 2012

Kris Dielman had a history that included at least one seizure as a child, had just suffered a concussion and was facing a cross-country flight. This, according to a neurologist, was “a perfect storm” that precipitated the gran mal seizure Dielman suffered Oct. 23 as the Chargers’ charter flight descended into San Diego about eight hours after Dielman’s helmet and that of New...
Via GridironFans.com  |  November 17, 2011

Chargers' Dielman had seizure on plane following concussion

A person with knowledge of the situation says San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl left guard Kris Dielman suffered a seizure on the flight home Sunday after sustaining a concussion in a loss to the New York Jets.
Via CBSSports.com  |  October 27, 2011

Dielman Won’t Be Fined Despite Ejection

From: ProFootballTalk.com Chargers guard Kris Dielman was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, but he claimed that he had done nothing wrong and had no idea why the officials kicked him out. Apparently the league office agreed, because he will not be fined. The umpire, Garth DeFelice, said Dielman punched Chiefs defensive end [...]
Via Chargers Gab  |  December 17, 2008

Dielman to Play in Fourth Straight Pro Bowl

Former Hoosier (1999-02) and current San Diego offensive guard Kris Dielman will play in his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl on Sunday evening. Dielman will start for the AFC in the annual All-Star Game in Honolulu. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on FOX.
Via Indiana University Athletics  |  January 30, 2011

Chargers' Dielman out for two games after concussion, seizure

San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl left guard Kris Dielman, who suffered a seizure on the flight home Sunday after sustaining a concussion in a loss to the New York Jets, will miss Monday night's game at Kansas City and at least one more game after that, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
Via NFL.com  |  October 27, 2011
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