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11/19/08 - Placed wide receiver Buster Davis on "Reserve-Injured;" signed offensive tackle Corey Clark to the active roster; signed cornerback Grant Mason to the practice squad.
11/17/08 - Signed offensive tackle Corey Clark to the practice squad.
11/15/08 - Signed safety Tra Battle from the practice squad to the active roster; released offensive tackle Corey Clark.
11/12/08 - Claimed running back Michael Bennett off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; released linebacker Derek Smith.
10/28/08 - Relieved defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell of his duties. Promoted inside linebackers coach Ron Rivera to defensive coordinator.
10/15/08 - Signed fullback Billy Latsko to the practice squad. Latsko replaced David Kirtman, who was signed by the San Francisco 49ers.
10/4/08 - Activated linebacker Stephen Cooper from "Reserve-Suspended." Released defensive tackle Brandon McKinney.
9/24/08 - Signed cornerback DeJuan Tribble to the practice squad.
9/23/08 - Signed defensive tackle Ian Scott to two-year deal; released cornerback DeJuan Tribble from active roster; released linebacker Eric Bakhtiari from the practice squad.
9/10/08 - Placed linebacker Shawne Merriman on "Reserve-Injured;" Promoted linebacker Antwan Applewhite from practice squad to 53-man roster; signed linebacker Eric Bakhtiari to the practice squad.
9/5/08 - Reached injury settlement with center Cory Withrow.
9/1/08 - Signed tight end Kris Wilson to a two-year deal and guard Kynan Forney to a one-year contract; released fullback Andrew Pinnock; placed center Cory Withrow on "Reserve-Injured."
8/31/08 - Signed linebacker Antwan Applewhite, wide receiver Gary Banks, safety Tra Battle, running back Eldra Buckley, defensive ends Andre Coleman and Keith Grennan, guard Brandon Dombrowski and fullback David Kirtman to the practice squad.
8/30/08 - Placed tight end Scott Chandler on "Reserve-Injured." Released linebackers Antwan Applewhite, Terna Nande, Carlos Polk and Eric Bakhtiari; wide receivers Gary Banks and Mark Jones; safeties Tra Battle and Brian Bonner; cornerback Josh Bell; tight end Wade Betschart; running backs Eldra Buckley and Marcus Thomas; defensive ends Andre Coleman and Keith Grennan; defensive tackles Keith Jackson and Lamar Divens; offensive tackles Tony Pape and Tyler Luellen; and guards Brandon Dombrowski and Erik Robertston. Placed linebacker Stephen Cooper on "Reserve-Suspended."
8/26/08 - Released quarterback Casey Bramlet, wide receiver Billy Pittman, tight end John Tereshinski, wide receiver Marco Thomas and kicker/punter Billy Vinnedge.
8/25/08 - Signed linebacker Jyles Tucker to a new five-year deal through 2012 and safety Steve Gregory to a new four-year deal through 2011.
8/19/08 - Tight end Antonio Gates passed phyiscal, moving him from “Active – Physically Unable to Perform” list to active roster.
8/6/08 - Fullback Andrew Pinnock passed phyiscal, moving him from “Active – Physically Unable to Perform” list to active roster.
8/4/08 - Linebacker Anthony Waters passed phyiscal, moving him from “Active – Physically Unable to Perform” list to active roster.
7/25/08 – Signed first-round draft pick Antoine Cason to a four-year contract; placed center Nick Hardwick, tight end Antonio Gates, fullback Andrew Pinnock and linebacker Anthony Waters on “Active – Physically Unable to Perform” list.
11/17/08 - Signed offensive tackle Corey Clark to the practice squad.
11/15/08 - Signed safety Tra Battle from the practice squad to the active roster; released offensive tackle Corey Clark.
11/12/08 - Claimed running back Michael Bennett off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; released linebacker Derek Smith.
10/28/08 - Relieved defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell of his duties. Promoted inside linebackers coach Ron Rivera to defensive coordinator.
10/15/08 - Signed fullback Billy Latsko to the practice squad. Latsko replaced David Kirtman, who was signed by the San Francisco 49ers.
10/4/08 - Activated linebacker Stephen Cooper from "Reserve-Suspended." Released defensive tackle Brandon McKinney.
9/24/08 - Signed cornerback DeJuan Tribble to the practice squad.
9/23/08 - Signed defensive tackle Ian Scott to two-year deal; released cornerback DeJuan Tribble from active roster; released linebacker Eric Bakhtiari from the practice squad.
9/10/08 - Placed linebacker Shawne Merriman on "Reserve-Injured;" Promoted linebacker Antwan Applewhite from practice squad to 53-man roster; signed linebacker Eric Bakhtiari to the practice squad.
9/5/08 - Reached injury settlement with center Cory Withrow.
9/1/08 - Signed tight end Kris Wilson to a two-year deal and guard Kynan Forney to a one-year contract; released fullback Andrew Pinnock; placed center Cory Withrow on "Reserve-Injured."
8/31/08 - Signed linebacker Antwan Applewhite, wide receiver Gary Banks, safety Tra Battle, running back Eldra Buckley, defensive ends Andre Coleman and Keith Grennan, guard Brandon Dombrowski and fullback David Kirtman to the practice squad.
8/30/08 - Placed tight end Scott Chandler on "Reserve-Injured." Released linebackers Antwan Applewhite, Terna Nande, Carlos Polk and Eric Bakhtiari; wide receivers Gary Banks and Mark Jones; safeties Tra Battle and Brian Bonner; cornerback Josh Bell; tight end Wade Betschart; running backs Eldra Buckley and Marcus Thomas; defensive ends Andre Coleman and Keith Grennan; defensive tackles Keith Jackson and Lamar Divens; offensive tackles Tony Pape and Tyler Luellen; and guards Brandon Dombrowski and Erik Robertston. Placed linebacker Stephen Cooper on "Reserve-Suspended."
8/26/08 - Released quarterback Casey Bramlet, wide receiver Billy Pittman, tight end John Tereshinski, wide receiver Marco Thomas and kicker/punter Billy Vinnedge.
8/25/08 - Signed linebacker Jyles Tucker to a new five-year deal through 2012 and safety Steve Gregory to a new four-year deal through 2011.
8/19/08 - Tight end Antonio Gates passed phyiscal, moving him from “Active – Physically Unable to Perform” list to active roster.
8/6/08 - Fullback Andrew Pinnock passed phyiscal, moving him from “Active – Physically Unable to Perform” list to active roster.
8/4/08 - Linebacker Anthony Waters passed phyiscal, moving him from “Active – Physically Unable to Perform” list to active roster.
7/25/08 – Signed first-round draft pick Antoine Cason to a four-year contract; placed center Nick Hardwick, tight end Antonio Gates, fullback Andrew Pinnock and linebacker Anthony Waters on “Active – Physically Unable to Perform” list.
07/23/08 -Released wide receiver Eric Parker.
7/22/08 – Signed defensive end Luis Castillo to a new seven-year contract
7/18/08 – Signed third-round draft pick Jacob Hester and sixth-round pick DeJuan Tribble to four year contracts.
7/2/08 - Signed fifth-round draft pick Marcus Thomas and seventh-round pick Corey Clark to four-year contracts.
06/20/08 – Signed wide receiver/punt returner Mark Jones; waived cornerback Stanley Franks, guard Charles Manu, running back Germaine Race and defensive tackle Keith Shologan.
6/2/08 - Signed veteran center Jeremy Newberry to a one-year deal; released wide receiver Brandon Jackson.
5/13/08 – Released wide receiver Greg Bracey.
5/12/08 – Signed long snapper David Binn to a new four-year deal through 2011. Signed free agent wide receiver Marco Thomas.
5/1/08 – Signed undrafted rookie free agent guard Charles Manu to a one-year contract.
4/29/08 – Signed veteran offensive tackle L.J. Shelton to a two-year deal.
4/29/08 - Announced the retirement of Assistant General Manager/Player Personnel Director Buddy Nix; hired former Saints and Dolphins General Manager Randy Mueller as Senior Executive; added title of Assistant General Manager to Executive V.P. of Football Operations Ed McGuire; promoted Jimmy Raye to Director of Player Personnel; promoted John Spanos to Director of College Scouting; promoted Mike Biehl to Assistant Director of College Scouting; Tom McConnaghey, formerly an area scout, filled newly-created role of national scout; promoted Chris Hobbs to Executive Assistant - Player Personnel.
4/28/08 – Signed the following undrafted rookie free agents: punter/kicker Billy Vinnedge; wide receivers Gary Banks, Greg Bracey, Billy Pittman and Brandon Jackson; fullback Mike Tolbert; cornerbacks Josh Bell and Stanley Franks; safety Brian Bonner; tight end John Tereshinski; H-back Roy Betschart; outside linebacker Eric Bakhtiari; tackle Tyler Luellen; guard Brandyn Dombrowski; and defensive tackles Lamar Divens and Keith Shologan.
4/27/08 – Selected LSU running back Jacob Hester in the third round (69th overall) of the NFL Draft. Pick was acquired in a trade with New England, which received a fifth-round pick (160) in the 2008 draft plus a 2009 second-round pick in exchange for the 69th selection.
Selected UTEP running back Marcus Thomas in the fifth round (166), Boston College cornerback DeJuan Tribble in the sixth round (192) and Texas A&M offensive tackle Corey Clark in the seventh round (234) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
4/26/08 – Selected Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason, the 2007 Jim Thorpe Award winner as college football’s top defensive back, with the 27th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.
4/25/08 – Claimed quarterback Casey Bramlet off waivers from the Miami Dolphins.
4/02/08 – Re-signed restricted free agent linebacker Marques Harris to a one-year contract.
3/26/08 – Re-signed exclusive rights free agents Jeromey Clary, Malcom Floyd, Steve Gregory and Brandon McKinney to one-year contracts.
2/29/08 - Signed quarterback Billy Volek to a new three-year deal through 2010.
2/28/08 – Released safety Marlon McCree, fullback Lorenzo Neal and tackle Shane Olivea.
2/27/08 – Signed guard Scott Mruczkowski to a new three-year contract through 2010.
2/24/08 – Agreed to terms with linebacker Derek Smith on a two-year contract.
1/24/08 – Announced the hiring of Ollie Wilson as running backs coach. Signed special teams coach Steve Crosby, offensive line coach Hal Hunter and quarterbacks coach John Ramsdell to two-year extensions.
1/23/08 – Hired Charlie Joiner, a member of both the Chargers Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame, to coach wide receivers.
1/22/08 - Wide receivers coach James Lofton and running backs coach Matt Simon will not be retained.
1/1/08 - President Dean Spanos gives General Manager A.J. Smith a five-year contract extension. Smith's previous contract was through the 2009 season. His new deal runs through 2014.
