The San Diego Union-Tribune has identified DE Corey Liuget as a player who has continued to improve, and considers him a breakout candidate. Liuget was the No. 18 pick in the 2011 draft. He posted 50 tackles, seven sacks, and nine pass deflections in his sophomore season, but insists he's "way more explosive," this year. His growth is attributed to improved footwork and a better diet than in previous seasons. Despite having a weak roster overall, the Chargers will have one of the better defensive end tandems in Liuget and Kendall Reyes.

The Union-Tribune San Diego reports the Chargers would like to extend RE Corey Liuget "sooner than later." Liuget, the No. 18 overall pick in the 2011 draft, has two years left on his rookie deal, so there is no rush. GM Tom Telesco has identified Liuget and ILB Donald Butler as two prime candidates for extensions. Liuget, 23, has started 29 games in his first two seasons. In 2012, he registered 51 tackles, seven sacks, and nine batted passes while grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 8 3-4 defensive end.

Chargers RE Corey Liuget suffered a knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Saints. It's unclear when Liuget when he down, but he was having a monster night before departing, notching a sack while batting down two passes at the line of scrimmage. His status should be updated Monday.

The Chargers are expected to "unleash" DE Corey Liuget this season. Liuget was a disappointment as a rookie in 2011, recording just 19 tackles and one sack in 15 games. The Chargers desperately need him to rush the passer out of the weak-side end spot in their 3-4. They managed just 32 sacks last season, tied for 23rd in the league.

Chargers DE Corey Liuget (ankle) is questionable for Week 4. The Chargers are getting really thin along the defensive line. Jacques Cesaire (knee) is out at least two games and Luis Castillo (fractured tibia) is out indefinitely. According to the Union-Tribune, Liuget "could be out another week. They'll likely look to the street for help this week.

Rookie Corey Liuget has been named the Chargers starting right defensive end. It's been a formality since Liuget stood out immediately at the beginning of training camp. The Bolts' pass rusher is even more intimidating this year than last, with the explosive Liuget supplanting a mediocre Jacques Cesaire.

Chargers signed No. 18 overall pick DE Corey Liuget to a four-year contract. Liuget comes in to rush the passer out of the right end spot in San Diego's 3-4. Even though Jacques Cesaire was re-signed last week, Liuget will almost certainly start come Week 1. It's a boost for a defense that tied for second in the league with 47 sacks last season.