SAN DIEGO (AP) - The San Diego Chargers have re-signed left tackle
Jared Gaither to a four-year contract and signed unrestricted free agent
linebacker Jarret Johnson, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens, to a
four-year deal.
Gaither helped solidify the Chargers' line during
the last five games after he was waived by Kansas City. He replaced
Marcus McNeill, who sustained a season-ending neck injury on Nov. 10.
McNeill was released on Tuesday. Gaither had been an unrestricted free
agent for a day.
Johnson was with Baltimore for nine seasons. He
played in a Ravens franchise-record 129 consecutive regular-season games
and has started 89 in a row, including playoffs. He had 56 tackles and 2
½ sacks last year.
The Chargers also agreed to a one-year deal with tight end Kory Sperry, whose contract had expired.
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