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The biggest news of the day has, hopefully, not happened yet for the San Diego Chargers. However, we do have some big news to report:
Earlier today, the Chargers reportedly agreed to terms with free agent (and former Cleveland Browns WR) Travis Benjamin, as well as almost-free agent Antonio Gates!
I’m told WR Travis Benjamin plans to sign with the #Chargers when the market officially opens tomorrow. San Diego gets a dangerous weapon.
— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) March 9, 2016
Antonio Gates Returns!
— San Diego Chargers (@Chargers) March 9, 2016
We've agreed to terms on a new two-year contract.
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The Chargers have done an excellent job of keeping a lid on their free agent rumors so far, but here are the little nibbles that are out there:
Chargers reached out with C Alex Mack, source says, but didn't develop into major contender. Interest more a feeler. Mack is ATL bound now.
— Michael Gehlken (@sdutGehlken) March 9, 2016
Steelers could be close to signing former Chargers TE Ladarius Green: https://t.co/FKfHMsCp1Y pic.twitter.com/eVPvO9DsHR
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) March 9, 2016
We'll keep this post as updated as possible today.
11:29am - The Chargers could be in on another former Cleveland Brown in Tashaun Gipson.
Tashaun Gipson's market is starting to heat up, per source. Chargers, Titans, Jaguars and Giants are some teams interested.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) March 9, 2016
12:54pm - We have Travis Benjamin contract details and it's nowhere near the $8-11M I was afraid of yesterday!
Terms for Travis Benjamin and the #Chargers: 4 years, $24M with $13M guaranteed. $18M over the first 3 years
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
2:48pm - The Chargers got a Nose Tackle and a Free Safety!
Chargers add a nose tackle. Three-year deal for ex-Seahawk Brandon Mebane, team announces. Been in talks for days.
— Michael Gehlken (@sdutGehlken) March 9, 2016
We've agreed to terms on a three-year deal with S Dwight Lowery.
— San Diego Chargers (@Chargers) March 9, 2016
READ: https://t.co/EGkx1PVxcy pic.twitter.com/aiz0v1zMSE
5:04pm - The Chargers re-signed their crappy backup QB.
Welcome back, Kellen Clemens!
— San Diego Chargers (@Chargers) March 10, 2016
We've signed the QB to a one-year contract.
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