Chargers set to release Luis Castillo again

[jtnc]

For the second time this offseason, the Chargers are releasing defensive end Luis Castillo.

Kevin Acee of U-T San Diego tweeted out the news a few moments ago.

The Chargers let Castillo go in March for financial reasons, since he was supposed to make $3.9 million with a $1 million roster bonus. But they re-signed the former first-round pick in April for one year, with a minimum base salary of $825,000.

The Chargers are solid at the position, with Corey Liuget, rookie Kendall Reyes, Vaughn Martin and Jacques Cesaire providing plenty of depth.

Castillo only played one game last year before breaking his leg. Despite that, he visited Kansas City and New England during his month of unemployment, indicating there may be a market for him now.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/19/chargers-set-to-release-luis-castillo-again/

Should we take a look?

[davos]

hmm...I doubt we jump on any FAs at any position for the time being but this wouldn't necessarily be a bad move

oh and I fully expect this thread to fill up with: Blah blah why do we make threads on every released player...yada yada :)

[Mr. Scot]

No.

[Catalyst]

For the veteran minimum he'd be a great value if healthy.

[Guest Bwood]

The San Diego/Rivera ties make it a possibility. But I really think we're trying to keep this team (especially the D) as healthy and youthful as possible.

[YoungPanthers89]

Why not?

[Mr. Scot]

Why not?

Trouble staying healthy, overrated.

[Boltergeist]

From Acee, it sounds like San Diego is giving him a head start on finding a place where he could make it, since they seem set with Liuget, Reyes, Martin, and Cesaire.

[4Corners]

This is an answer to our prayers!

Sign him damn it

[carolinarolls]

that is dirty

cut loose because you were due a 1 mill check and a 4 mill salary only to be brought back a month later of 800k

It's easy to demonize these guys when they are negotiating contracts, holding out, getting paid while on IR, etc and then you hear something like this which I can only assume is common practice.

[The Special One]

Sign his fat ass up.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Can he play DT?

[jtnc]

Can he play DT?

He can play inside so yeah........plus he would be another piece when we have our 3-4 plays.

[UNCrules2187]

Depending on if he'll be ready to play at the start of the season, I could definitely see Rivera bringing him in, especially after the whole Neblett fiasco. He'd come in at the vet min anyway.