The Union-Tribune San Diego says OLB Larry English could have an expanded role this season. The Chargers are desperate for pass rushers with Melvin Ingram (ACL surgery) out for the year. Dwight Freeney was added to the mix on Saturday, but English could still see semi-regular snaps at outside linebacker. The 16th overall pick in 2009, English has been a massive bust to this point. He posted a career-low 1.5 sacks in 14 games last season.

Just four of the 35 players drafted by the Chargers from 2005-2009 remain on the roster. We don't usually post items like this, but the draft stat was too good to pass up. The four players are backups Charlie Whitehurst and Larry English, free safety Eric Weddle and struggling right tackle Jeromey Clary. If you wanted to know why the Chargers' roster deteriorated so quickly, here is your answer. They drafted incredibly poorly under since-fired general manager A.J. Smith.

Chargers OLB Larry English (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens. English started the Chargers' last eight games, but is rotated heavily with Shaun Phillips and Jarrett Johnson. An MRI on Monday confirmed he's just dealing with a strain, so there's a chance he'll return in Week 13.

Chargers OLB Larry English insists he's finally healthy for the first time in his four-year career. "For the first time in a long time, I don't worry about my foot," English said. "I don't even think about it. I just go out there and go play." English had two sacks and seven tackles in the preseason, and will be looking to earn a role in sub-packages behind Shaun Phillips, Jarret Johnson, and Melvin Ingram.

Chargers 2009 first-round pick Larry English is in danger of losing his roster spot this training camp. English has already missed practice time and the Chargers are losing patience, particularly after using a first-round pick on Melvin Ingram. English, 26, is no longer on scholarship. He's missed 19 games through his first three NFL seasons, and tied a career low with two sacks in five 2011 appearances.

Chargers OLB Larry English participated in 11-on-11 drills Tuesday for the first time since breaking his right foot in October. The right foot that has plagued English for the past few years has been healthy for awhile, but a sore groin forced him to miss the opening OTAs. With the offseason additions of Jarret Johnson and first-rounder Melvin Ingram, English will be limited to a situational pass-rushing role in 2012.

Chargers OLB Larry English (broken foot) insists his body feels "the best it's felt in a long time." English has been on the field with teammates for the start of the offseason workout program. After missing 19 games due to a pair of surgeries on his left foot the past two seasons, the 2009 first-rounder is purely a wild-card for the Bolts in 2012.

Chargers placed OLB Larry English on injured reserve with another broken foot, ending his season. The 16th pick in the 2009 draft, English will require a third surgery on his troublesome left foot. English will end up having missed 19-of-32 possible games over the past two seasons. The Chargers probably aren't ready to completely turn the page, but that time is nearing. English has failed to establish himself as a starting-caliber player with seven sacks in 29 career games.

Chargers OLB Larry English has been diagnosed with a broken foot. No official word yet, but this is almost certainly another issue with English's troublesome left foot. The No. 16 overall pick in the 2009 draft underwent a second operation on the foot in March and never seemed to fully recover. He has played in just 13 games over the last two seasons.

Chargers OLB Larry English was active for Sunday's loss to the Patriots. English was a healthy scratch in Week 1 and rotated with Travis LaBoy yesterday, recording two tackles. The 2009 No. 16 overall pick is showing no signs of a breakout.