The San Diego Chargers strengthened their defensive line Tuesday. Signing veteran defensive tackle Ian Scott to a contract.
Terms were not disclosed.

A fourth-round pick of Chicago in 2003, Scott set career highs of two sacks and 77 tackles with the Bears in 2004. The 6-3, 302-pounder signed with Philadelphia prior to the 2007 season but suffered a knee injury in training camp and spent the campaign on injured reserve.

Scott signed with Carolina in April but was released before the start of the regular season. He has appeared in 49 games over six campaigns in the NFL and has started four career postseason contests, including Super Bowl XLI for Chicago.

To make room on the roster, San Diego released rookie cornerback DeJuan Tribble. In another move, the Chargers also released linebacker Eric Bakhtiari from the practice squad.

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Saints G Nesbit suspended four games.

New Orleans Saints guard Jamar Nesbit has been suspended four games without pay for for violating the leagues policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.

The suspension begins immediately for Nesbit, who will be eligible to return to the Saints active roster following the teams October 19 game against the Carolina Panthers.

We are disappointed in the suspension of Jamar, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said. We will support Jamar through this process and look forward to having him rejoin the team soon.

Nesbit will be unable to participate in team activities until the week of October 20. New Orleans heads to London that week to face the San Diego Chargers in Wembley Stadium on October 26.

The Saints re-signed Nesbit to a three-year contract in February. The 10-year veteran had appeared in all 16 games the past two seasons.

The versatile Nesbit has started 87 games in his career with the Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Saints.

Posted on September 24th, 2008 by admin
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