Chargers place Tenny Palepoi on IR
Luther Robinson to be signed in corresponding move
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By Michael Gehlken | 12:22 p.m. Aug. 3, 2015
Tenny Palepoi had been a regular around Chargers Park all year.
Even with Monday's move, that likely won't change.
San Diego placed the defensive end on season-ending injured reserve. He fractured his foot two days earlier during the first padded practice of training camp. On Monday, the team worked out defensive end Luther Robinson and signed him in a corresponding move.
Palepoi was regarded as among the Chargers' hardest workers at the facility this offseason.
Coach Mike McCoy said that he expects to see the second-year pro around the building still. That is presuming Palepoi clears waivers as players must during training camp before moved to injured reserve. Palepoi underwent surgery Monday.
Robinson, 24, went undrafted in 2014 out of Miami. He spent training camp with the Packers and, after beginning the year on the practice squad, was promoted to the 53-man roster. In Week 5, against the Vikings, the 6-foot-3, 301-pound lineman tipped a Christian Ponder pass that teammate Julius Peppers returned for a score.
Robinson (calf) ended the season on injured reserve.
Green Bay released him in May.
Luther Robinson to be signed in corresponding move
Mugshot of Michael Gehlken
By Michael Gehlken | 12:22 p.m. Aug. 3, 2015
Tenny Palepoi had been a regular around Chargers Park all year.
Even with Monday's move, that likely won't change.
San Diego placed the defensive end on season-ending injured reserve. He fractured his foot two days earlier during the first padded practice of training camp. On Monday, the team worked out defensive end Luther Robinson and signed him in a corresponding move.
Palepoi was regarded as among the Chargers' hardest workers at the facility this offseason.
Coach Mike McCoy said that he expects to see the second-year pro around the building still. That is presuming Palepoi clears waivers as players must during training camp before moved to injured reserve. Palepoi underwent surgery Monday.
Robinson, 24, went undrafted in 2014 out of Miami. He spent training camp with the Packers and, after beginning the year on the practice squad, was promoted to the 53-man roster. In Week 5, against the Vikings, the 6-foot-3, 301-pound lineman tipped a Christian Ponder pass that teammate Julius Peppers returned for a score.
Robinson (calf) ended the season on injured reserve.
Green Bay released him in May.
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