The San Diego Chargers claimed cornerback Fred Bennett off waivers from the Houston Texans.
A 6-foot-1, 200-pound fourth-year player out of South Carolina, Bennett played in 10 games and made three starts for the Texans at cornerback last seaosn.
He finished the year with 15 defensive tackles and three on special teams.
A fourth-round pick of the Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft, Bennett led the team with three interceptions as a rookie.
In 40 career games and 17 starts, Bennett registered 111 career tackles, five interceptions, 24 pass deflections and four forced fumbles.
Bennett was a two-time All-Southeastern Conference choice at South Carolina and a three-year starter for the Gamecocks. He intercepted nine passes.
The Chargers waived defensive end-tackle Ryon Bingham.
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