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Chargers Defensive End Igor Olshansky Likely A Free Agent

It looks as if the San Diego Chargers will be parting company with defensive end Igor Olshansky this off-season, ending a five year relationship with the team, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

The Chargers played predominantly nickel and dime in the final month, rendering Igor Olshansky more of an afterthought than he already was, as the Chargers often went with just Castillo and Williams or had Ryon Bingham play.

Looking ahead: Olshansky is gone, and Bingham could be his replacement. Bingham has improved each year he's been in the league, while being asked to fill in for both Olshansky and Williams.

Olshansky's career stats aren't spectacular, but he's been a productive player during his time with the Chargers on a generally very good-to-great defense.  He'll only be 27 next season, he'll likely be reasonably priced (more of a second-tier free agent) and seems like he could fit in well in a defensive end rotation for the Chiefs as a run-stuffer.  Not a guy you'd necessarily want as a cornerstone of your defensive line, but definitely someone who could contribute as a reserve and add some much needed depth for a few years.

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