Free agent FB Le'Ron McClain expects to sign with a team before training camp. McClain said he's been training regularly since his release from the Chargers in March. He's reportedly shed 15 pounds and remains committed to playing this season. 29-year-old McClain graded out as a top-15 lead blocker by Pro Football Focus in 2013. He should only require a veteran-minimum deal.

Chargers released FB Le'Ron McClain. McClain was set to count over $3 million against the cap in the final year of his contract. The Bolts save $2.5 million against the cap with the move. In coach Mike McCoy's first year running the offense, McClain, 29, saw his snaps reduced significantly. It was an easy call for GM Tom Telesco. Due to his still relatively young age and the fact that he's missed just one career game, McClain is now the top free agent lead blocker. It's a position that isn't used much anymore, though.

Chargers FB Le'Ron McClain is a candidate to be released. McClain is due a non-guaranteed $2.5 million in 2014, the final year of his contract. With the Chargers a bit over the projected salary cap, it should be an easy decision to cut ties with McClain after he played just 12 percent of the offensive snaps this past season. The 29-year-old is still one of the better lead blockers.

Chargers FB Le'Ron McClain was forced from Sunday's game against the Broncos with an ankle injury, and will not return. An extremely banged up Chargers offensive line is now without its lead blocker in the running game. The quick rule out suggests McClain is dealing with a high-ankle sprain.

Coach Norv Turner indicated that he expects FB Le'Ron McClain to get touches on offense in addition to his lead-blocking duties. McClain is a better lead blocker than tailback, but he could end up ranking second in the Chargers' backfield in touches behind Ryan Mathews. "He's a very versatile player and he's a big old-school fullback," Turner said. "But he's a good runner, he's got good catching skills and I think he'll be a big addition."

Chargers GM A.J. Smith says adding a backup running back is "not a pressing thing". Smith mentioned both lines as the team's priority this offseason and said that adding a No. 2 running back is "on the back burner right now." He goes on to point out the long list of veteran backs still available. The Chargers are very likely to target a back in the middle rounds of this month's draft, but Ryan Grant, Joseph Addai, and Jackie Battle are among the available free agents at the position. Currently, Le'Ron McClain is slotted in as the No. 2.

The Union-Tribune San Diego feels Le'Ron McClain will see time at tailback this season. McClain has been eying more of a ball-carrying role since leaving Baltimore two seasons ago. He handled 232 carries back in 2008, but has only 89 since. The Chargers are sure to add some tailback depth to compete with Ryan Mathews and Curtis Brinkley, so expecting anything more than a half dozen carries per game from McClain is irrational. He won't be worth fantasy consideration unless Mathews goes down with an injury.

Chargers signed FB Le'Ron McClain, formerly of the Chiefs, to a three-year deal. Free agent Mike Tolbert is likely moving on, which would certainly be good news for the fantasy prospects of Ryan Mathews. McClain thinks he's a tailback, but he's really a true lead-blocker and pass-protector with limited rushing ability. In his career, McClain has averaged just 3.8 yards-per-carry on 329 totes.

Coach Romeo Crennel indicated the Chiefs would like to re-sign free agent FB Le'Ron McClain. "He's versatile. He can do several things," Crennel said. "He can block. He can catch the ball out of the backfield. He's good in (blitz) pickup." McClain has also been connected to Baltimore, where he would ostensibly return as a backup at both tailback and fullback.

Interim coach Romeo Crennel suggested that Le'Ron McClain could get some carries in Sunday's finale. Jackie Battle (foot) is out. McClain has just 13 carries in 15 games this season, but did rush 232 times in one season for the Ravens back in 2008. Look for some kind of three-headed monster with Thomas Jones, Dexter McCluster and McClain.