By "AP"

Off-Season 2212 (San Diego) - The Chargers have designated DL Billy Ledford, the 66th player claimed off waivers during the 2209 off-season, guaranteeing him 8.000 annually.

'Billy hasn't done much of anything since joining the Chargers...but he's a goodhearted southern kid and we're excited about his future, and his anchoring our defense for years to come nonetheless,' commented Chargers' GM Todd Ricotta in a statement issued this evening from team headquarters.