"🤮 https://t.co/YGBg40N90L- Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) January 6, 2026"
"The taunting ultimately led to a postgame scuffle and some verbal barbs traded between the two teams. Chargers Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson called the incident "disrespectful." At the same time, Vrabel himself suggested the conflict stemmed from comments made by San Diego head coach Marty Schottenheimer, adding, "You've got to be real careful what you say about another team.""
"I couldn't tell you how pissed I was after I found out what was going on post game, I always appreciated my teammates for having my back but Phil at the end "You're the sorriest corner in the league&qu"
During a 2007 Divisional Round game, Mike Vrabel sacked Philip Rivers, forced a fumble recovered by Tully Banta-Cain, and mimicked Shawne Merriman's signature "Lights Out" dance. Several Patriots, including Vince Wilfork and Troy Brown, joined Vrabel in parodying the celebration, which prompted a postgame scuffle and heated exchanges. Chargers voices, including LaDainian Tomlinson, labeled the taunting "disrespectful." Vrabel tied the conflict to comments by Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer. Merriman expressed anger on social media, calling himself "p*ssed," and the play has resurfaced as the teams prepare to meet again in the Divisional Round.
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