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Around NFL training camps: Aug. 14

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

VIRUS KEEPS MERRIMAN OUT OF PRACTICE (11:55 p.m.) San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman missed practice Thursday for the third consecutive day because of a virus, and his availability for the preseason game Saturday against the St. Louis Rams is in question. Merriman said he had strep throat and a heavy fever. He had trouble breathing while battling the illness but said he was feeling much better Thursday. Merriman also has been dealing with an ailing knee but did work out on the si ...

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