Tomlinson signs endorsement deal with Gatorade

NEW YORK San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson will join the legion of professional athletes that includes Michael Jordan, Peyton Manning and Tiger Woods.

Tomlinson will appear in TV and print ads for Gatorade, the popular sports drink. He will work through the Chicago-based agency Element 79 Partners and is represented by Alan Zucker of Indianapolis-based IMG.