Rinehart re-signs with Chargers for two years

Guard Chad Rinehart has agreed to a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers keeping him from the free-agent market. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)

SAN DIEGO — Guard Chad Rinehart has agreed to a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers keeping him from the free-agent market.

Rinehart joins safety Darrell Stuckey and linebacker Donald Butler as potential unrestricted free agents who are remaining with the team.

The deal was announced on Monday.

Rinehart joined the Chargers as a free agent last off-season. Including the playoffs, he started nine games at left guard and three at right guard.

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