Adding further depth to their secondary in advance of the NFL draft, the San Diego Chargers on Monday night signed unrestricted free agent safety Andre Lott to a two-year contract.

Chargers sign safety Lott, adding depth in secondary

SAN DIEGO -- Safety Andre Lott signed a two-year contract
with the San Diego Chargers on Monday. "Andre ...

Safety Lott signs with Chargers

For the third year in a row, NFL Draft expert Rob Curtis shares his insight on the top prospects eligible for April's two-day event, sleeper prospects and some that the Chargers should shy away from when their selection hits. Updated Daily!

2006 NFL Draft Blog Days 12-13 (Scout.com)

Well, the dust has settled after Drew Brees' departure for the Big Easy. The Justice Files will return next week with my slant on the events leading to the coronation of Philip Rivers. Until then, here's my phone interview with Chargers COO and VP Jim Steeg from March 2:

Interview with Jim Steeg

TEAM NEEDS Secondary: Although the Chargers have snagged former Panthers safety Marlon McCree, the team still needs help on the back end, especially at cornerback. FRANCHISE PLAYER: None. TRANSITION PLAYER: None. UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Jamar Fletcher. UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (not tendered offers): WR Drew Haddad. RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Matt Wilhelm.

San Diego Chargers Strategy and Personnel

Can new safety Marlon McCree be one of the keys to fixing the Chargers' leaky secondary? Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is optimistic he can do just that. "He's really at the peak of his career right now," Phillips said. "He's got a lot of good things going for him. He's going to be a great addition because he's going to make plays. He's led his team in tackles, in interceptions. He's done all of those things. He's experienced.

San Diego Chargers Inside Slant

Nebraska running back Cory Ross got plenty of attention by Indianapolis. Find out more about him, the skills he possesses that make him so attractive as a likely day two draft pickup, and why we're so sure he's on the Chargers' radar.

Chargers Hot Prospect: RB Cory Ross

--With the Chargers signing free-agent TE Aaron Shea, it was clear they wouldn't be bringing back Justin Peelle. Peelle then signed with Miami. The 6-3, 248-pound Shea is entering his seventh season. His career totals: 97 catches for 851 yards and seven touchdowns. He's played in 65 games with 30 starts. --The Chargers have started their 15-week off-season workout program at its facility. LT Roman Oben isn't participating as he continues to rebound from foot surgery.

San Diego Chargers Notes, Quotes