SS Clinton Hart was released Wednesday by the San Diego Chargers in a somewhat surprising move. Coach Norv Turner said the emergence of his younger defensive backs -- although they have struggled as well -- played into the decision of cutting Hart on Wednesday. "We feel the young guys have come along and are ready to play," Turner said. "I don't know that it was as much Clinton as the young guys have come on. Kevin (Ellison) played a lot in the Miami game and I was impressed with him. Steven Gregory is playing well at that position. It gives us some other options." . 10/14/2009

Hart agreed to terms on a new five-year contract Monday that will keep him with the San Diego Chargers through the 2012 season.
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