Los Angeles Chargers

LaDainian Tomlinson joins Chargers as special assistant to the owner

Published Mar. 30, 2017 11:50 a.m. ET

The Chargers will lean on one of their greatest players to help with the transition to Los Angeles.

LaDainian Tomlinson, an NFL Hall of Fame running back and former league MVP, has joined the organization as a special assistant to the owner of the team.

LT owns 28 team records, as well as, the NFL single-season mark for rushing touchdowns. He will support the organization and expand its community outreached, it was announced in a release on Thursday.

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"L.T. is one of the most beloved and iconic Chargers of all time," said Chairman Dean Spanos. "His active involvement in our fight for Los Angeles is vital, and he represents the very best of what it means to be a Charger on the field and in the community."

"I spent the most memorable and exciting years of my career as a Charger," said Tomlinson. "Joining the franchise as it makes the move to Los Angeles, and helping to rally new and familiar Chargers fans alike, is an honor and a privilege. I'm looking forward to working alongside the Spanos family once again."