With Injuries to D-Line, Carrethers Aims to Step Up

San Diego Chargers Wednesday 27th August, 2014

in the fifth round of this year's NFL Draft, they acquired a highly productive defensive tackle who dominated the collegiate ranks. A two-time All-Sun Belt Conference pick at Arkansas State, he notched 196 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks for the Red Wolves. While it can take time for rookies to get acclimated to the NFL, the Chargers noted the need for Carrethers to step up in a hurry after injuries ravaged the defensive line. Nose tackle

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