Chargers release Volek after bringing back Whitehurst

The San Diego Chargers announced Friday that they have released longtime backup quarterback Billy Volek. Per Adam Caplan, Volek was scheduled for a $750,000 roster bonus on March 22. He also had a $2.75 million base salary. Caplan confirms that Volek’s release saves $3.5 million in cap space. The Chargers appear poised to move forward…