The San Diego Chargers released wide receiver Chris Chambers a day after he had a key catch in a 24-16 win over the Oakland Raiders.
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Coach Norv Turner said the Chargers released Chambers because of the emergence of Malcom Floyd and the need to sign a linebacker after Tim Dobbins was injured against the Raiders.
Floyd was promoted on Sunday over Chambers, whose production had dropped off dramatically this season. Chambers, a nine-year veteran out of Wisconsin, had just nine receptions for 122 yards and one touchdown in seven games.
Chamber was acquired by the Chargers during the 2007 season from the Dolphins in exchange for a 2008 second-round draft pick. The Dolphins used that pick (No. 57 overall) to select quarterback Chad Henne. Chambers caught 35 passes for 555 yards and four touchdowns in the 10 games following the trade, and helped the Chargers reach the AFC Championship.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
