Former San Diego Chargers Player Paul Oliver Commits Suicide A former San Diego Chargers player who hadn’t even reached 30 yet recently took his own life, leaving friends and family stunned. via USA Today Former San Diego Chargers defensive back Paul Oliver died Tuesday night of a self inflicted gunshot at a residence in Marietta, Ga., Mike Bowman, public information officer for the Cobb County Police Department, said Wednesday. Bowman said the weapon was a handgun, but he did not know the location of the wound. Death occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m., he said. Oliver, who played from the Chargers from 2007-2011, was 29. Denver Broncos cornerback Quentin Jammer, who played five seasons with Oliver in San Diego, including two when they started together in the Chargers’ secondary, said he was shocked to learn of Oliver’s death. “He was a good friend of mine. Great guy. Great guy,” Jammer told USA TODAY Sports. “I mean, the early reports were that he committed suicide, and he just didn’t seem like that type of guy. You never know what somebody is going through, what’s going on in somebody’s life.” Unfortunately, his ex-teammate hit the nail on the head. You really never know what people are dealing with behind closed doors. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Paul’s family. Photo Credit: ESPN
