The Chargers have placed four players – tight end Antonio Gates, center Nick Hardwick, fullback Andrew Pinnock and linebacker Anthony Waters – on the “Active-Physically Unable to Perform” list.

Chargers first-round pick Antoine Cason, the 27th overall pick in April’s draft, agreed to terms on a five-year contract Thursday afternoon.

Veteran wide receiver Eric Parker, who spent the past six seasons with the Chargers, was released Wednesday.

The Chargers have signed defensive end Luis Castillo to a new seven-year contract that will keep him in San Diego through the 2014 season.

Chargers' first-round draft pick Antonine Cason remained unsigned Sunday night and didn’t sound optimistic he’d be at the first practice of camp, according to an Associated Press report.

Rookies Jacob Hester and DeJuan Tribble agreed to contract terms with the Chargers on Friday, as reported by the Associated Press.

Antonio Cromartie is going national, part of an effort by his handlers to increase his profile in the months and years ahead.

Former Chargers tackle Shane Olivea agreed to terms with the Giants on Thursday.

Former Chargers' LB Steve Foley agreed to settle his lawsuit for $5.

Former Chargers' safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a Chevy sedan he was driving, police said Saturday.

Former San Diego Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a Chevy sedan he was driving, police said Saturday, according to an Associated Press report.

The Chargers have signed their fifth and seventh-round picks from the 2008 NFL Draft, running back Marcus Thomas and tackle Corey Clark, both to four-year contracts.