Shane Olivea Getty Shane Olivea, a former defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers and Ohio State University Buckeyes, died this week. He was 40. Olivea’s NFL team (now the Los Angeles Chargers) confirmed his death in a news release issued Thursday, writing that the organization was “saddened” to learn of Olivea’s death. “Olivea was selected by the Chargers in the seventh round (No. 209 overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft after a standout collegiate career at Ohio State. He played four seasons in San Diego, starting in 57 of 60 games played,” said the Chargers reflecting on Olivea’s career. “In 2006, Olivea was an integral piece of an offensive line that helped Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson break the NFL’s single-season touchdown record,” the statement continued. “Olivea started all 16 games that season at right tackle.” The cause of Olivea’s death has not been released, according to…
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