The Chargers roster revolving door continues.
Tuesday the Bolts officially announced nose tackle Brandon Mebane is out for the season and they’ve added cornerback Trovon Reed and running back Ronnie Hillman.
Last year Hillman led the Super Bowl Champions in rushing with a career-high 863 yards and seven touchdowns. Denver surprised many by releasing the 25-year old before the season started this year. The Chargers claimed Hillman off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings.
At SDSU, Hillman was the Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year in 2010 and the following year earned first-team All-MWC honors. He left the Aztecs with 3,243 yards after two seasons.
To make room for Hillman, the Chargers released wide receiver Griff Whalen.
Before hitting the Reserve-Injured list with a biceps injury, Mebane led the team’s linemen in tackles with 35 total, 15 pressures and six quarterback hits. He also recorded four tackles for loss, a sack and got his first career interception.
Taking Mebane’s spot on the roster is cornerback Trovon Reed from the practice squad.
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Reed spent parts of last season with the Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins and Rams practice squads and saw action in three preseason games with Seattle this year. The Chargers signed him to their practice squad in October.
