<strong>July 27, 2005</strong>
Source: <a href="http://www.chargers.com/news/pr_headline_detail.cfm?press_release_key=519">Chargers.com</a>

The Chargers have signed rookie free agent running back Lydell Ross from Ohio State to a two-year deal.


Ross, 6-0, 225, rushed for 2,426 yards and 26 touchdowns during his career with Ohio State. In 2004, he rushed for 475 yards (4.1 avg.) and four touchdowns while playing in nine games for the Buckeyes.

Ross was born December 14, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. He was a first-team All-Florida and a Super Prep All-American at Gaither High School in Tampa.

The Chargers also announced that the team has released rookie defensive tackle Lui Fuga and rookie tight end Cody McCarty (Reserve-Did Not Report).