Chargers sign DT Aubrayo Franklin

Published Jul. 20, 2012 5:14 p.m. ET

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SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The San Diego Chargers have agreed on a one-year contract with free-agent defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.

The team announced the deal on Friday.

Franklin, a fifth-round pick by the Ravens in 2003, has played with Baltimore, the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.

The 6-foot-1, 317-pound Franklin started nine games for the Saints last season and recorded 17 tackles. He has 204 career tackles.

The Chargers also agreed on a one-year contract Friday with running back Jackie Battle.

The 6-2, 238-pound Battle, who is a special teams standout, rushed for 597 yards and two touchdowns while adding nine receptions for 68 yards while playing for Kansas City last season.

The Chargers also released rookie free agent fullback Mohamed Marah.