Chargers Sign Former SDSU Running Back

Running back Casey Brown, who formerly played at La Jolla High School and San Diego State, is among 12 free agents signed this week by the Chargers.

Since the end of last season, the Chargers have signed 18 free agents, increasing their roster to 93.

The free-agent signings announced Thursday include:

Center Jim Dralle, Vanderbilt; safety Darryl McCoy, Nevada-Reno; nose tackle Tony DeLuca, Rhode Island; running back Mike Miller, North Carolina State; cornerback Ron Milus, Washington; kicker Jim Nielsen, Oregon State; wide receiver Eddie Pate, Humboldt State; safety Jim Rodgers, Washington; tackle Greg Schwab, Oregon; wide receiver David Trimble, Washington, and safety Jerome Tyler, USC.

The Chargers will hold a mini-camp May 23-25 for rookies, first-year players, veterans recovering from injuries and all defensive players. The entire team will work out May 30 through June 1.