Chargers sign return man, release four others

By Neal Coolong  |   Sunday, June 22, 2008  |  Comments( 17 )

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The Chargers signed free agent return specialist Mark Jones, formerly of Tampa Bay, on Saturday. They also released CB Stanley Franks, G Charles Manu, RB Germaine Race and DT Keith Shologan.

Jones, a seventh-round draft choice by the Buccaneers in 2004, has returned 117 punts for 1,017 (8.7 yards per return) in four NFL seasons.

Commentary: Tampa Bay had a kick return for a touchdown for the first time in its history in 2007. It wasn't Jones who returned it, however. Jones' experience comes as a punt returner.

Fantasy Impact: Jones has never returned a kick of any kind for a touchdown as a pro.
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Neal Coolong is a freelance sports writer with contributions to Scout.com, AOL and Steelers Live. He lives with his fiance in St. Paul, Minn., and saves every dime (that she knows about) for their wedding next June. He's already made the prediction that the Steelers 2007 draft class will be one ...
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