The Chargers have signed former San Diego State quarterback Kevin O’Connell to a one-year contract. O’Connell was a third-round pick of the Patriots in 2008. He spent the ’08 season with the Patriots and the 2009-11 seasons with the Jets. O’Connell appeared in just two games, both with the Patriots during the ’08 season when he completed four of six pass attempts for 23 yards.