Chargers release WR Chris Chambers

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers have released wide
receiver Chris Chambers a day after he had a key catch in a
24-16 win over the Oakland Raiders.

Coach Norv Turner said the Chargers released Chambers because of
the emergence of Malcom Floyd and the need to sign a linebacker
because of an injury to Tim Dobbins on Sunday.

Chambers was demoted Sunday in favor of Floyd, yet still had a
big catch in the win over the Raiders, which lifted the Chargers
to 4-3.

Chambers was obtained at the trading deadline in 2007 from Miami
for a second-round draft pick, and helped the Chargers reach the
AFC championship game that season.

His production dropped off dramatically this season.