Applewhite signs 1-year deal with Chargers

Chargers linebacker Antwan Applewhite has signed a one-year contract worth $470,000.

He had been an exclusive rights free agent.

Applewhite played in just one game in 2009, injuring his hamstring early in the season-opener at Oakland. He was deactivated for the next four games and placed on injured reserve on Oct. 20.