The Chargers backfield will have a new look in 2010, and it could wind up holding one of next season’s top fantasy sleepers.

The San Diego Chargers could be in the market for two running backs after notifying Darren Sproles on Friday they will allow him to become an unrestricted free agent.

Every year, a few players boast about how they will break new ground by running unheard of times in the 40-yard dash. LSU track star and return man Trindon Holliday became the first to do so this year.

The release of LaDainian Tomlinson has the Chargers backfield in a state of limbo from a fantasy perspective.

Here’s a look at some of the bigger injury news and notes and the fantasy implications as we head into Week 4.

Check out my fantasy spin on the news and notes from the most pressing injuries around the league, including LaDainian Tomlinson and Randy Moss.

Let it be known fantasy fans — Darren Sproles is the best running back in San Diego.

Fantasy owners, LaDainian Tomlinson’s time as an elite fantasy running back are over. That was pretty evident on Monday night.

Michael Fabiano touches on his true feeling about LaDainian Tomlinson and why he would avoid him with one of the first five picks in fantasy drafts this season.

Pick your top 20 current players, regardless of position, as I did. It’s more difficult than you think. There’s one caveat — these aren’t ranked in order — but here’s a look at my top 20 as they popped into my head.

Fantasy owners let their voices be heard about LaDainian Tomlinson’s fantasy value for the 2009 season.

Happy 30th birthday, LaDainian Tomlinson! I’m sending the veteran runner best wishes, but also warning fantasy owners not to expect him to re-establish himself as an elite runner in 2009.

The Chargers expect to have injured LB Shawne Merriman and RB Darren Sproles at offseason workouts this week.

The Chargers are looking to renegotiate the contract for RB LaDainian Tomlinson, but did not reach a deal when the two sides met on Sunday, according to the North County Times.

After the Chargers designated RB/KR Darren Sproles as their franchise player for the 2009 season, general manager A.J. Smith confirmed what had been speculated for months — that the team will look to renegotiate RB LaDainian Tomlinson‘s contract.