The Chargers released Mebane on Friday, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mebane, who contemplated retirement last offseason, has spent the last four seasons with Los Angeles. He notched 27 tackles and a sack across 13 regular-season games in 2019. If the 35-year-old opts to continue his career, he'll be immediately free to look for a shot as a rotational linebacker elsewhere in the league. Per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Mebane's release frees up $4.25 against the salary cap for the Chargers.

Mebane tallied 27 tackles (15 solo) and a sack over 13 games during the 2019 season.

EDGE Analysis

The end of the road appears to be looming for the 35-year-old. Mebane, who contemplated retirement last offseason only to return for his fourth season with the Chargers, missed three games in 2019 due to injury, and posted his lowest tackle figures since the 2016 season as a result. Relatively deep along the defensive line, the Chargers could very well choose not to retain Mebane should the veteran nose tackle opt to play in his 14th professional season.

Mebane recorded one tackle in the team's Week 10 loss to the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Mebane had been battling a knee injury that held him out of action for three consecutive contests prior to Thursday's loss. He played 34 defensive snaps for the team in his return, roughly equaling his playing time prior to the injury. The Chargers remain somewhat shorthanded at defensive tackle with both Justin Jones (shoulder) and Cortez Broughton (illness) sidelined, meaning Mebane could play a bigger role going forward if their absences persist.

Mebane (knee) is active for Thursday's game against the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Mebane will take the field for the first time since Oct. 13 versus the Steelers. The veteran defensive tackle recorded a 63-percent snap share in that contest, and he'll be expected to clog the running lanes against highly touted rookie Josh Jacobs.

Mebane (knee) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Mebane was listed as doubtful for the contest after just a limited showing in Friday's practice, so his absence isn't surprising. With fellow starter Justin Jones (shoulder) also inactive for the clash, Jerry Tillery and Damion Square are expected to get the starts at defensive tackle for Week 9.

Mebane (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Mebane returned to the practice field for a limited session Friday but may end up sitting out his third straight contest. Fellow starter Justin Jones (shoulder) is also doubtful, likely leaving Jerry Tillery and Damion Square to start at defensive tackle.

Mebane (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game at Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Mebane will miss his second straight game after picking up the knee injury Week 6 versus the Steelers. Damion Square and Jerry Tillery should start at defensive tackle Sunday since Justin Jones (shoulder) is also sidelined.

Mebane (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's tilt against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Mebane appears to have picked up a knee injury Week 6 against the Steelers. With Justin Jones (shoulder) also ruled out, the Chargers will have to rely on Jerry Tillery and Damion Square as starters at defensive tackle Sunday.

Mebane recorded two tackles (one solo) and a sack across 31 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran nose tackle rarely records sacks these days, as this is just his third in his three-plus seasons with the Chargers. A run stuffer on the defensive line, Mebane doesn't bode much IDP value, especially considering he is only playing in about half of the team's defensive snaps this season.

Mebane signed a two-year contract with the Chargers on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The exact terms of Mebane's contract remain undisclosed, but it's likely that the 34-year-old veteran agreed to a pay cut from his previous three-year, $13 million deal in order to remain with the Chargers. A valuable leader in the locker room, Mebane will compete with Darius Philon and Justin Jones for the starting nose tackle job this offseason.