Chargers' Weddle: 'It is obvious to me I am not part of this organization's long-term plans'

San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle's tenure with the franchise looks like it will come to an end after the 2015 season.

The Chargers' All-Pro safety said his goal was to remain with the team, but the organization made it clear that he wasn't part of their future plans by not offering him the contract extension he desired.

"From a contract standpoint, if we do not agree to a multiyear extension before training camp, I have instructed my agent to not speak to the Chargers again," Weddle told reporters after practice Tuesday. "I will give this team everything I have this year and head to free agency in 2016. This will be the one and only time I will discuss my contract, and I look forward to focusing on football."

Weddle's agent, David Canter, declared Monday that the 30-year-old would end his holdout and attend the team's mandatory minicamp, which started Tuesday. If Weddle opted to continue his protest, he would've been subject to team-mandated fines.

"Contrary to what has recently been said by upper management, there has never been any financial numbers discussed and the Chargers have never put an offer on the table for us to consider," Weddle said. "It is obvious to me I am not part of this organization's long-term plans. The NFL is a business, and I can accept that. I just wish the organization had been up-front with me from day one."

Weddle was selected by the Chargers in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. The Utah product exceeded expectations, becoming one of the league's best all-around safeties and being named a first-team All-Pro twice.

"I'm past emotions," Weddle said. "Early on, I was (emotional). But it can happen to anyone. Right now, it's my last year (with the Chargers). I'm going to make the most of it … I'm really fine with it. It hurt early on, but it's a business. You never think it will happen to you, but it is. I have to make the most (of) it, enjoy my teammates.

"I've said my side, they've obviously stated theirs. I'm here to have the best season ever for a safety and move on from there."

Canter said June 1 that the 2015 season would be Weddle's last with the club.

"He will play his final 16 games as a Charger as a free safety - nothing else ... It's blatantly obvious after me asking the team time and again to extend us that Eric isn't wanted," Canter said. "So it's time for Eric to move on (to) where he can win and is wanted."

It's unfortunate that Weddle's relationship with the Chargers will end in a nasty divorce, but as the safety pointed out, it's a reality in the business of professional football.