By "AP"

Off-Season 2209 (San Diego) - The Chargers have designated LB Pat Trewhitt, a 2206 waiver wire selection, guaranteeing him 8.000 annually.

'Pat has followed in the footsteps of the great Gary Sexton, and we're excited about his future and his anchoring our defense for years to come,' commented Chargers' GM Todd Ricotta in a statement issued this morning from team headquarters.