Chargers sign DT Scott

Sep 24, 2008 - 1:34 AM SAN DIEGO (Ticker) -- The San Diego Chargers strengthened their defensive line Tuesday, signing veteran defensive tackle Ian Scott to a contract.

Terms were not disclosed.

A fourth-round pick of Chicago in 2003, Scott set career highs of two sacks and 77 tackles with the Bears in 2004. The 6-3, 302-pounder signed with Philadelphia prior to the 2007 season but suffered a knee injury in training camp and spent the campaign on injured reserve.

Scott signed with Carolina in April but was released before the start of the regular season. He has appeared in 49 games over six campaigns in the NFL and has started four career postseason contests, including Super Bowl XLI for Chicago.

To make room on the roster, San Diego released rookie cornerback DeJuan Tribble. In another move, the Chargers also released linebacker Eric Bakhtiari from the practice squad.