Coach Norv Turner said the Chargers released Chambers because of the emergence of Malcom Floyd (FSY) and the need to sign a linebacker because of an injury to Tim Dobbins (FSY) on Sunday.

Chambers was demoted Sunday in favor of Floyd, yet still had a big catch in the win over the Raiders, which lifted the Chargers to 4-3.

Chambers was obtained at the trading deadline in 2007 from Miami for a second-round draft pick, and helped the Chargers reach the AFC championship game that season.

His production dropped off dramatically this season.