The Chargers have a history of not tagging their pending unrestricted free agents, and that history continued Tuesday.
The NFL’s window for tagging players closed without the Chargers making a move.
They have used the franchise tag only seven times and only once since 2011.
Defensive end Melvin Ingram was tagged in 2017 before signing a four-year extension worth up to $66 million.
The Chargers’ list of free agents now includes defensive linemen Corey Liuget, Brandon Mebane, Damion Square and Darius Philon, defensive back Adrian Phillips, linebacker Denzel Perryman, wide receiver Tyrell Williams and tight end Antonio Gates.