D.J. Fluker Reportedly to Be Released by Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers will reportedly release starting offensive lineman D.J. Fluker on Tuesday.

ESPN's Adam Schefter was the first to report the move, which NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed.

Josina Anderson of ESPN passed along a list of teams interested in Fluker when he hits the market:

Fluker started at right guard in each of the past two seasons after spending his first two NFL campaigns at right tackle.

The Bolts selected Fluker with the 11th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft out of Alabama.

They immediately inserted him into the starting lineup, and he went on to start 59 of a possible 64 regular-season games during his stint with the Chargers.

At just 25 years of age with starting experience at both guard and tackle, Fluker stands to be a hot commodity when the market opens Thursday.

Last year, the Chargers exercised a fifth-year option in Fluker's rookie contract that would have paid him nearly $9 million in 2017, per Spotrac.

Releasing Fluker provides L.A. with significant savings, but it also creates a major hole at right guard.

As things stand, 2016 seventh-round pick Donavon Clark is the top candidate to replace him, although the Chargers could explore the draft or free agency for other options.