Chargers to release D.J. Fluker

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D.J. Fluker will not be joining the Chargers in Los Angeles.

Fluker, the Chargers’ 2013 first-round pick, is being released, according to multiple reports.

The Chargers had previously picked up Fluker’s fifth-year option, which means he was due an $8.821 million salary for the 2017. But that salary was not guaranteed, so the Chargers are free to cut him with no repercussions.

Fluker can play both guard and right tackle, and he started all 16 games last season. He’s capable of being a starter somewhere, but the Chargers don’t think he’s worth $8.821 million. Fluker will hope he can find some team that thinks he’s worth at least something close to that.

 

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also released cornerback Brandon Flowers and wide receiver Stevie Johnson have all been released, the team announced.

 

[NYJETSDAN16]

Another excellent building bloack where the cap would be used wisley in allowing a young QB time to develop. Fluker is worth every penny.

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

Another excellent building bloack where the cap would be used wisley in allowing a young QB time to develop. Fluker is worth every penny.

Then why isn't SD paying up to keep him?

Sounds like Fluker hasn't lived up to his draft status. I'd stick with Brandon Shell at this stage. Let's see what some of Macc's draft picks can do.

 

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If Fluker was a legit LT at this point, I'd be all for it. But I think the organization is good with the depth it has at RT, and probably at G, too.