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Chargers shut down Marcus McNeill, claim Jared Gaither

Marcus McNeill

San Diego Chargers offensive lineman Marcus McNeill (73) is loaded onto a cart after being injured in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

AP

The Chargers’ offensive line, racked by injuries this season, has seen yet another member land on injured reserve.

The team has announced that left tackle Marcus McNeill, who suffered a neck injury 20 days ago against the Raiders, is done for the season.

His roster spot will be replaced by former Chiefs tackle Jared Gaither. Waived after a critical false start late in an eventual loss to the Steelers, Gaither’s contract has been claimed by San Diego.

The 4-7 Chargers have lost six games in a row.