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The San Diego Chargers bring back Luis Castillo

The San Diego Chargers re-signed Luis Castillo to a one year deal worth $1 million about a month after releasing him.  Castillo was set to be paid $3.9 million in 2012 and was owed $9.3 million over two years after that before he was released on March 5, 2012.  San Diego took a $2.1 million cap hit for 2012 by releasing Castillo.  The former first round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft...
Via Rant Sports  |  April 07, 2012

Chargers re-sign Luis Castillo

According to Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the San Diego Chargers have re-signed defensive end Luis Castillo after releasing him just a few weeks ago. By releasing and now re-signing Castillo, the Chargers will save a lot of money towards the cap this season, since they’ve likely re-signed him at a much lower rate for 2012.
Via Pro Football Zone  |  April 04, 2012

Chargers re-sign Castillo, add Spurlock

The San Diego Chargers have re-signed defensive end Luis Castillo to a one-year contract. He was released on March 5. Castillo broke his left leg in the 2011 season opener. He was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 8. This will be his eighth season. The Chargers also signed former Tampa Bay wide receiver-kick returner Michael Spurlock to a one-year contract. The Chargers will be...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 04, 2012

Chargers Bring Back DE Luis Castillo For 2012.

SAN DIEGO, April 4— It looks like DE Luis Castillo will continue to play in San Diego after all. According to the Chargers, Castillo has agreed to a new one-year deal. Castillo’s 2011 season ended tragically as he broke his leg in the pre-season opener. His absence left a void on the team’s defensive line that was never repaired. Please click the link below to...
Via Players View  |  April 04, 2012

San Diego Chargers Re-Sign Luis Castillo

Peyton Manning's arrival in the AFC West apparently has put the Denver Broncos' rivals on notice, as the need to acquire quality defensive help is now at a premium. In line with that thinking, the San Diego Chargers have re-signed defensive end Luis Castillo to a one-year contract. Castillo has been a valuable contributor to the Chargers front seven over the years, helping...
Via The Daily Sports Herald  |  April 04, 2012

Patriots Host Chargers Free Agent DE Luis Castillo

The Patriots hosted Chargers DE Luis Castillo for a free agent visit over the weekend, according to a source. A 6-foot-3, 290-pound former first-rounder from Northwestern, Castillo missed most of 2011 with a broken leg. Nevertheless, he is a versatile, smart player who has had as many as seven sacks in a season, so the fit is obvious. Castillo can play in the 3-4, he can play in...
Via GridironFans.com  |  March 19, 2012

Chargers Release DE Luis Castillo

The San Diego Chargers announced that they have released defensive end Luis Castillo, but are open to re-signing the veteran at a lower rate. Castillo was scheduled to earn $3.9 million in base salary with a $1 million roster bonus and $75,000 workout bonus in 2012. His release clears $3.95 million in space under the salary cap. A 2005 first-round pick out of Northwestern, the 6...
Via GridironFans.com  |  March 05, 2012

San Diego Chargers reported set to release DE Luis Castillo

The San Diego Chargers are reportedly set to release DE Luis Castillo instead of paying the defensive end a $1 million dollar signing bonus. Castillo has been a member of the San Diego Chargers since the 2005 season when he was selected 28th overall in the first-round of the NFL Draft. The 6’3″ 290 pound defensive end has struggled with injury issues in his career but...
Via thepigskinreport.com  |  February 27, 2012

Report: Chargers will release Luis Castillo

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the San Diego Chargers plan on releasing defensive end Luis Castillo. Castillo still has three years remaining on his current deal and is due a $1 million bonus next month and a $3.9 million salary in 2012. Castillo suffered a fractured leg during the first week of the regular season in 2011 and missed the entire season. The...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  February 27, 2012

Bolts place DE Castillo on IR; sign LB Triplett

The San Diego Chargers have placed defensive end Luis Castillo on injured reserve and signed linebacker Nate Triplett to a two-year contract. Castillo broke his left leg in the season opener on Sept. 11 and the Chargers kept him on the active roster in the hope he'd be healed toward the end of the season. Triplett spent seven weeks on the Chargers' practice squad in 2010...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 07, 2011
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