The Union-Tribune San Diego says OLB Larry English could have an expanded role this season.
The Chargers are desperate for pass rushers with Melvin Ingram (ACL surgery) out for the year. Dwight Freeney was added to the mix on Saturday, but English could still see semi-regular snaps at outside linebacker. The 16th overall pick in 2009, English has been a massive bust to this point. He posted a career-low 1.5 sacks in 14 games last season.

The Chargers could save $1.5 million against the salary cap by releasing Eddie Royal.
Royal and Robert Meachem were signed to multi-year contracts last spring, and both were colossal busts in 2012. Royal seemed to always be battling a hamstring injury, and he finished the season with just 23 grabs for 234 yards and one touchdown in ten games played. The Chargers now have depth at the position, and the team could use some money to go get a free agent left tackle like Max Starks.

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Chargers have agreed to terms with Dwight Freeney, formerly of the Colts, on a two-year contract.
33-year-old Freeney recorded 12 tackles and five sacks in the Colts' 3-4 defense last season, but it wasn't a particularly strong fit for his skill set. He was expected to eye a return back to the 4-3, but money talks and the Chargers had a huge need for a pass rusher after losing Melvin Ingram to a torn ACL. Freeney should see significant snaps opposite Jarret Johnson, and the Chargers have already stated that they could tinker their defense to suit the veteran.