The San Diego Chargers made a number of roster moves today as veteran players’ contracts expired. Most became unrestricted free agents as of 1 p.m. today.
- Left tackle Marcus McNeill was released.
- Wide receiver Vincent Jackson became an unrestricted free agent.
- Running back Mike Tolbert became an unrestricted free agent.
- Wide receiver Patrick Crayton became an unrestricted free agent.
- Center Nick Hardwick signed a new three-year contract.
- Offensive tackle Jared Gaither became an unrestricted free agent.
- Defensive tackle Antonio Garay became an unrestricted free agent.
- Fullback Jacob Hester became an unrestricted free agent.
- Defensive end Tommie Harris became an unrestricted free agent.
- Tight end Randy McMichael became an unrestricted free agent.
- Tight end Kory Sperry became an unrestricted free agent.
- Offensive lineman Tony Moll became an unrestricted free agent.
- Offensive lineman Scott Mruczkowski became an unrestricted free agent.
- Cornerback Dante Hughes was released.
- Linebacker Everette Brown was waived.
- Linebacker Nate Triplett was waived.
- Wide receiver Bryan Walters was waived.
- Safety Paul Oliver became an unrestricted free agent.
- Safety Bob Sanders became an unrestricted free agent.
- Safety Steve Gregory became an unrestricted free agent.
- Offensive lineman Brandyn Dombrowski was named a restricted free agent.
- Wide receiver Richard Goodman was named an exclusive-rights free agent.
- Long snapper Mike Windt was named an exclusive-rights free agent.
- Linebacker Stephen Cooper became an unrestricted free agent.
- Linebacker Na’il Diggs became an unrestricted free agent.
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