San Diego Chargers
Corey Liuget - #94 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/18/1990 |
| Birthplace | Miami, FL |
| College | Illinois |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 1st round, 18th pick by Chargers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 0 | 0 |
Healthy Burnett bringing the heat for Bolts
It certainly doesn't reflect in their 2-5 record, but the Chargers have been one of the league's premier defenses in 2010, and ILB Kevin Burnett is a main reason why.
Patriots hang on for 23-20 win as FG try misses
After Philip Rivers rallied San Diego in the closing minutes, new kicker Kris Brown missed a 50-yard field goal attempt with 23 seconds left and the Patriots escaped with a 23-20 win over the mistake-prone Chargers on Sunday.
Patriots-Chargers prediction
The Patriots have a lot of momentum after their come-from-behind win over the Ravens in Week Six. Will it be enough to beat the Chargers in San Diego? PFW's Kevin Fishbain thinks so.
Chargers WR Davis to get more chances
With San Diego WRs Malcom Floyd and Legedu Naanee doubtful for Sunday's game against New England, Buster Davis has a prime opportunity to show what he can do.
Ajirotutu to Chargers' roster; Wilson on I.R.
The Chargers elevated WR Seyi Ajirotutu from their practice squad to the 53-man roster and moved LB Kion Wilson to injured reserve on Saturday.
Patriots-Chargers matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers, namely San Diego SS Paul Oliver vs. New England TE Aaron Hernandez.
Patriots RB Taylor, S Page out for Sunday; Chargers TE Gates questionable
The Patriots have ruled out RB Fred Taylor (toe) and S Jarrad Page (calf) for Sunday's game against the Chargers. CB Kyle Arrington is questionable with a groin injury. Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe) is also questionable.
Jackson will return to Chargers next week
WR Vincent Jackson will report to the Chargers next week and sign his restricted free-agent tender, according to his agent, making him eligible to play in Week 12.
Despite sack struggles, Chargers not altering O-line
Despite QB Philip Rivers being sacked a career-high seven times in the Chargers' Week Six loss to the Rams, we hear that the team does not have plans to make any changes along the offensive line.
Bucs blacked out, Chargers to be shown on TV
The Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers will be shown on San Diego-area TV, while Rams vs. Bucs will be blacked out in Tampa.
Patriots-Chargers matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers:
Chargers sign PK Kris Brown
The Chargers have signed PK Kris Brown to temporarily replace Nate Kaeding, who is suffering from a groin injury.
Patriots-Chargers matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers:
Report: Chargers don't expect WR Floyd, PK Kaeding to play Sunday vs. Pats
The Chargers likely will be without WR Malcom Floyd (hamstring) and PK Nate Kaeding (groin) for Sunday's Week Seven game against the Patriots.
Protection issues last thing Chargers can afford
During the Chargers' run as the class of the AFC West, one thing that didn't plague them was sacks, as QB Philip Rivers was rarely brought down more than one or two times in a game. However, that hasn ...
PLAYER NEWS
The Chargers have agreed to terms of a contract with Liuget.|||||||
Liuget, a defensive end taken 18th, missed the first week of training camp, but Chargers veteran Jacques Cesaire says Liuget still has time to get ready for the season. Liuget led Illinois last year as a junior in quarterback hurries with10 and was seventh in the Big Ten in tackles for a loss with 12 1/2.
The San Diego Chargers took Liuget with the 18th pick overall in the NFL draft Thursday night. "I'm going to come in, play some hard-nosed football and help them win championships," he said.|||||||
Liuget might not be the player many outsiders thought the Chargers would take, but team officials think he can add some nastiness to a team that got knocked off its perch atop the AFC West, in part because they had a hard time stopping the run when it really counted. Asked about his toughness, Liuget said: "On a scale of 1 to 10, it's a 12."
