The Chargers have signed cornerback Simeon Castille from the practice squad and waived cornerback Dante Hughes.

Castille (6-0, 195) is a second-year player from Alabama who will wear #26. He’s been on the practice squad since the start of the season and played in eight games with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2008. Castille is eligible to play in tomorrow’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Hughes signed with the Chargers on Tuesday after linebacker Antwan Applewhite went on “Reserve-Injured” with a hamstring injury.

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XTRA Sports 1360 AM will join the fun as hosts Jeff Dotseth and Josh Rosenberg broadcast the Chargers Power Hour live from the Chargers Team Store from 5-7 pm.  XTRA Sports 1360 will broadcast the Chargers Power Hour live from the Team Store every Thursday night during the season featuring live player interviews and autograph opportunities with Chargers players and Charger Girls. *dates subject to changes, please contact team store for specific dates.

The Chargers Team Store is open daily from 10-7 p.m. and features all new AFL 50th Anniversary Merchandise along with a complete line of Chargers merchandise. For questions or more information, contact the Chargers Team Store at 619-641-6053.

The Chargers placed linebacker Antwan Applewhite on "Reserve-Injured" Tuesday and signed former Colts cornerback Dante Hughes to take his place on the active roster.

Applewhite, a second-year pro and former San Diego State Aztec, suffered a hamstring injury in the Chargers' season opener at Oakland and hasn't played since.  He returned to practice last week and re-aggravated the injury.  He is expected to undergo surgery.

Hughes (5-10, 190) joined the Colts as a third-round draft pick in 2007 (95th overall) and spent two seasons in Indianapolis.  He appeared in 24 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams player.  Hughes was released at the conclusion of training camp this season. 

Prior to his time with the Colts, Hughes was an All-America performer at the University of California where he recorded 15 interceptions in four seasons with the Bears.  A Los Angeles native, Hughes prepped at Crenshaw High School.

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A limited number of tickets, including Club Level tickets, are still available at the Chargers’ ticket office at Gate C at Qualcomm Stadium, at www.Chargers.com and through TicketMaster at 800-745-3000.

The Chargers’ next home game is Sunday, Nov. 1 versus the Oakland Raiders.
The Chargers are strongly recommending that fans attending Monday night’s game use mass transit or carpool, and arrive EARLY. The parking lot at Qualcomm Stadium will open at 1:00 pm for general parking and 12 noon for those with pre-purchased permits. The lot is expected to fill and close early, so fans are encouraged to get to the stadium gates early to ensure that they are in their seats for kickoff.

To avoid heavy traffic around the stadium on Interstates 8 and 15, fans can reach the stadium via the Friars Rd. East exit off of Highway 163.

Those planning to ride the Trolley should note that the evening kickoff is in the middle of rush-hour traffic. Fans traveling after 3:30 should expect significant delays while attempting to board. In addition, the level of service before the game will not be as frequent as it is before a Sunday afternoon game due to the limited number of trains available. Commuters traveling on the Green Line during this time are also advised to adjust travel patterns.

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Chargers fullbacks Jacob Hester and Mike Tolbert will appear at the Chargers Team Store, located at Gate G at Qualcomm Stadium, on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:00 p.m. to meet fans, sign autographs, pose for pictures and talk football along with Charger Girls.

All fans who visit the Chargers Team Store between 5-7 pm will receive 13.60% off all store merchandise and the first 50 customers that spend more than $25 will receive a commemorative 50th Anniversary Chargers Yearbook.

XTRA Sports 1360 AM will join the fun as hosts Jeff Dotseth and Josh Rosenberg broadcast the Chargers Power Hour live from the Chargers Team Store from 5-7 pm.  XTRA Sports 1360 will broadcast the Chargers Power Hour live from the Team Store every Thursday night during the season featuring live player interviews and autograph opportunities with Chargers players and Charger Girls. *dates subject to changes, please contact team store for specific dates.

The Chargers Team Store is open daily from 10-7 p.m. and features all new AFL 50th Anniversary Merchandise along with a complete line of Chargers merchandise. For questions or more information, contact the Chargers Team Store at 619-641-6053.

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MTS Issues a Travel Alert for Monday Night Chargers Game
Fans are Encouraged to Travel Early

San Diego - The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is strongly recommending that fans attending the Monday Night game against the Denver Broncos travel early.  Kickoff for this divisional game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. during the evening commute, at a time when most Trolleys are already full of commuters and when the entire fleet of Trolleys is committed to the rush hour timetable leaving fewer trains available to be dedicated to event service. 

Fans boarding after 3:30 p.m. will likely experience delays due to crowded trains.  Fans traveling during the last 90 minutes before kickoff should expect significant delays while attempting to board as trains will arrive at some stations with capacity loads already on board.  In addition, the level of service before the game will not be as frequent as it is before a Sunday afternoon game due to the limited number of trains available.  Commuters traveling on the Green Line during this time are also advised to adjust travel patterns.  There will be no Chargers Express bus service to this game, as it is a weekday, and those buses will be transporting commuters as well. After the game, MTS will operate extra Green Line service in both directions as needed. Blue Line service from Old Town will maintain 15-minute frequency until 9:45 p.m. Passengers heading to Qualcomm can use the Green Line park & ride lots, which include Old Town, Morena, Grantville, Grossmont Center, Amaya Dr. (La Mesa), El Cajon Transit Center, Gillespie Field, and Santee Town Center. Passengers heading to Qualcomm can also transfer to the Green Line at Old Town (from the Blue Line) or at Grossmont Center (from the Orange Line).

Customers are encouraged to buy $5 day passes before boarding the Trolley on their way to their event in order to save time and avoid ticket lines. Tickets may be purchased at all Trolley station ticket vending machines, The Transit Store or ticket booths.  An MTS day pass is good on the Trolley and most MTS bus routes. For further information on special event services or to purchase tickets visit www.sdmts.com or contact 511. MTS operates a 54.3-mile light rail transit network, 95 fixed bus routes, and ADA Complementary Public Paratransit Service in the San Diego region. In FY09 it set a system record by carrying more than 91 million passengers.

Media Contact: Rob Schupp, Metropolitan Transit System
619.557.4511
619.454.7106

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The San Diego Chargers added experienced depth to their defensive line Wednesday when they re-signed veteran defensive tackle Ian Scott. 

To make room for him on the roster, the team released safety Clinton Hart. Scott, a seven-year veteran, joined the Chargers last September and appeared in four games with San Diego.  He spent the entire 2009 offseason with the club and was released at the conclusion of training camp.

Hart joined the Chargers in 2004 and has been a starting safety since 2007. 

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Fans have only seven days to cast their final votes on Chargers.com for the 50 Greatest Chargers before voting ends on Monday, Oct. 19.  More than 300,000 votes have already been registered and more votes keep coming in. 

Fans have also been voting for the Greatest Moment and may continue to vote throughout the season on http://bolts50.chargers.com and at any of the Brigantine Family of Restaurants. The top 10 vote-getters in the running for the 50 Greatest Chargers:

1. Dan Fouts - QB, 1973-87
2. LaDainian Tomlinson - RB, 2001-Present
3. Junior Seau - LB, 1990-02
4. Antonio Gates - TE, 2003-Present
5. Kellen Winslow - TE, 1979-87
6. Charlie Joiner - WR, 1976-86
7. Lance Alworth - WR, 1962-70
8. Shawne Merriman - LB, 2005-Present
9. Rodney Harrison - S, 1994-02
10. Don Coryell - Head Coach, 1978-86

The final list of the 50 Greatest Chargers will be announced and the men introduced on Nov. 27 at the Chargers 50th Anniversary Block Party in Downtown San Diego.

As voting is wrapping up for the 50 Greatest Chargers, the race is on for the Greatest Moment in Chargers history. In no particular order, here's a look at the current top five vote-getters for the Greatest Moment:

1. KEITH LINCOLN, CHARGERS WIN AFL CHAMPIONSHIP - January 5, 1964
The Chargers cap a magical 1963 season with a resounding 51-10 victory over the Patriots in Balboa Stadium to win the AFL Championship. Keith Lincoln bombards the Patriots with 349 total yards.

2. THE EPIC IN MIAMI - January 2, 1982
The Chargers score a dramatic, 41-38 victory in overtime over the Miami Dolphins at the Orange Bowl. Trailing with just 58 seconds left, Dan Fouts hit James Brooks on a nine-yard TD pass to tie the game. Despite suffering from severe cramps, Kellen Winslow recorded a playoff recorded 13 receptions for 166 yards and a touchdown. He also blocked a field goal to prevent the Dolphins from winning the game. Rolf Benirschke's 27-yard field goal after 13:52 of overtime gives San Diego the victory. The team is greeted by thousands of ecstatic fans in the stadium parking lot upon its return.

3. ON TO THE SUPER BOWL - January 15, 1995
Dennis Gibson bats down a pass in the end zone in the final seconds as the Chargers upset the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-13, and head to the Super Bowl. San Diego rejoices when the Chargers return home from Pittsburgh to an ecstatic crowd of more than 70,000 fans at Jack Murphy Stadium.

4. LADAINIAN TOMLINSON SETS THE RECORD AGAINST DENVER - December 10, 2006
LT scored three touchdowns vs. Denver to total 29 at that pointing the season to set a new NFL record. His teammates lift him on their shoulders following his third touchdown of the day.

5. THE KNOCKOUT PUNCH - January 1, 2009
Trailing 17-14 in the fourth quarter, San Diego rallies for a game tying field goal and defeats the Indianapolis Colts, 23-17, in overtime in an AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Qualcomm Stadium. Darren Sproles, who racked up 328 all-purpose yards in the game, wins the contest with a 22-yard touchdown run in overtime.

Voting results for the Greatest Moment will be presented at the Chargers' last regular season home game against the Washington Redskins on January 3, 2010.

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