http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/3297 Recent articles about Jon Runyan en-us NFL player Jon Runyan says he'll retire at the end of the season and launch a campaign for Congress in New Jersey's 3rd District. The 35-year-old offensive lineman was signed Tuesday to play the remainder of the season with the San Diego Chargers. Runyan said in a statement that he had told Republican officials in Burlington County that he would retire after the season and seek to challenge Democratic Rep. John Adler in 2010. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:53:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Chargers_OL_Runyan_to_run_for_Congress_in_NJ/1629783 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Chargers_OL_Runyan_to_run_for_Congress_in_NJ/1629783 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Chargers_OL_Runyan_to_run_for_Congress_in_NJ/1629783 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e5429c994b8eb02dcbe1f402478f88db1da0265c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_a31e.jpg More photos » by Sharon Ellman - AP 2 days ago: Washington Redskins running back Ladell Betts (46) sits on the trainers table after having his left knee wrapped following an injury during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 7-6. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman) Browse more photos » Redskins Sign Guard Paul Fanaika from Eagles' Practi... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:24:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Linc_Injured_Redskins_NFC_East_catfight_Runyan_returns/1628436 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Linc_Injured_Redskins_NFC_East_catfight_Runyan_returns/1628436 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Linc_Injured_Redskins_NFC_East_catfight_Runyan_returns/1628436 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/a/cadc2f942ee57886e867d4dba2bb6972e982818c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_64f2.jpg Jon Runyan is a Charger. He flew to San Diego and worked out for the Chargers. The offensive line depth on the Chargers is being tested and they looked to the veteran to help out. Runyan is a great fit for a San Diego team that needs help. I'm sad about this because I love [...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:01:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_is_a_Charger/1628221 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_is_a_Charger/1628221 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_is_a_Charger/1628221 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e5429c994b8eb02dcbe1f402478f88db1da0265c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_a31e.jpg Jon Runyan Signed By Chargers Well folks, Jon Runyan has finally been signed to a contract, but not with the Eagles. The Chargers have just announced that they picked up the aging right tackle to fill the hole left by injured starter Jeromy Clary. Runyan has said that he plans to officially retire at the end of this season. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:03:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_Signed_By_Chargers/1628025 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_Signed_By_Chargers/1628025 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_Signed_By_Chargers/1628025 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/a/cadc2f942ee57886e867d4dba2bb6972e982818c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_64f2.jpg Nine seasons into an illustrious NFL career, Jon Runyan began contemplating life after football. But after a brief period where he considered a potential run for a Congressional seat, Runyan came to the conclusion that he wasn’t ready to hang it up just yet, to the delight of the Chargers, who signed him to a [...] Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:57:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_re_charged_signs_with_San_Diego/1628014 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_re_charged_signs_with_San_Diego/1628014 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_re_charged_signs_with_San_Diego/1628014 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e5429c994b8eb02dcbe1f402478f88db1da0265c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_a31e.jpg Usually, Jon Runyan is beat up and battered and fighting his way through injuries 10 games into the season. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:55:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_signs_one_year_deal_with_Chargers/1629494 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_signs_one_year_deal_with_Chargers/1629494 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_signs_one_year_deal_with_Chargers/1629494 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e5429c994b8eb02dcbe1f402478f88db1da0265c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_a31e.jpg Former Eagles lineman Jon Runyan announced Tuesday that he will run for Congress after finishing his football career with the San Diego Chargers. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:46:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_announces_he_will_run_for_Congress_after_finishing_season/1629495 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_announces_he_will_run_for_Congress_after_finishing_season/1629495 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_announces_he_will_run_for_Congress_after_finishing_season/1629495 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e5429c994b8eb02dcbe1f402478f88db1da0265c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_a31e.jpg Jon Runyan's political career will have to wait a little while longer.The veteran right tackle, who had microfracture surgery in the offseason and who has worked his way back in to shape only to have no serious suitors, has signed... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Chargers_ink_Runyan/1627933 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Chargers_ink_Runyan/1627933 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Chargers_ink_Runyan/1627933 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/a/cadc2f942ee57886e867d4dba2bb6972e982818c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_64f2.jpg Jon Runyan epitomized what it meant to be an Eagle.Very rarely is a player unanimously like by the Philadelphia fanbase, but Jon Runyan was able to do just that. He was beloved by everyone in the city during his 10 years with the franchise.Now, after not being able to find a home for the first 10 games of the season, it looks like Runyan has found a match across the country in San Diego to play for the Chargers.Runyan has been extremely underrated during his NFL career, whether it be in Houst... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:42:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_Could_Join_San_Diego_Chargers/1626946 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_Could_Join_San_Diego_Chargers/1626946 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_Could_Join_San_Diego_Chargers/1626946 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/a/cadc2f942ee57886e867d4dba2bb6972e982818c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_64f2.jpg Jon Runyan's congressional career may have to be put on hold for a little while.The former Eagle is headed to visit the Chargers Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Chargers need help at tackle with Jeromy Clary sidelined indefinitely,... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:19:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_on_way_to_San_Diego/1626387 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_on_way_to_San_Diego/1626387 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Runyan_on_way_to_San_Diego/1626387 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/a/cadc2f942ee57886e867d4dba2bb6972e982818c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_64f2.jpg View full size photo » Yesterday, former Eagle Jon Runyan confirmed via a press release that he's considering a run for congress in South Jersey. "I am seriously considering becoming a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. Our great country is headed in the wrong direction, and it’s clearer every day that career politicians are incapable of solving the problems... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_wants_to_run_for_congress/1549728 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_wants_to_run_for_congress/1549728 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_wants_to_run_for_congress/1549728 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e5429c994b8eb02dcbe1f402478f88db1da0265c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_a31e.jpg This afternoon I received an email from a New Jersey political consultant regarding the earlier post about Jon Runyan possibly running for NJ Congressional District 3:Mr. Runyan asked me to forward his official statement to you regarding NJ's 3rd Congressional District campaign next year and his potential interest in the race as a Republican candidate.He will have no further comment at this time, but expects to speak on the record with all of you in the near future. Thank you.Official Sta... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:53:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Official_Statement_from_Big_Jon_Runyan_on_Possible_Congressional_Run/1546179 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Official_Statement_from_Big_Jon_Runyan_on_Possible_Congressional_Run/1546179 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Official_Statement_from_Big_Jon_Runyan_on_Possible_Congressional_Run/1546179 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e5429c994b8eb02dcbe1f402478f88db1da0265c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_a31e.jpg Jon Runyan's(notes) name is being tossed about as a potential candidate for New Jersey Congressman. The former Philadelphia Eagles lineman had microfracture surgery on his knee early this year, and has been unable to find work in the NFL. Obviously, the next rational step would be Congress. Sources tell PolitickerNJ.com that Assemblywoman Dawn Addiego (R-Evesham) - who knows Runyan because their children attend school together - has talked to him about running. Runyan, who is not cu... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:14:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_may_go_from_lineman_to_Congressman/1543612 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_may_go_from_lineman_to_Congressman/1543612 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jon_Runyan_may_go_from_lineman_to_Congressman/1543612 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/a/cadc2f942ee57886e867d4dba2bb6972e982818c/small/Seattle_Seahawks_v_64f2.jpg