Tenny Palepoi had been a regular around Chargers Park all year.

Even with Monday’s move, that likely won’t change.

San Diego placed the defensive end on season-ending injured reserve. He fractured his foot Saturday during the first padded practice of training camp. On Monday, with an open roster spot, the team worked out and signed defensive end Luther Robinson.

Palepoi was among the most active workers at Chargers Park this offseason.


Coach Mike McCoy said that he expects to see the second-year pro around the building still. That is presuming Palepoi clears waivers — in camp, players must do so before they’re eligible to land on IR.

Palepoi underwent surgery Monday.

He played all 16 games in 2014 as an undrafted rookie.

“This is the part of the business that sucks,” McCoy said. “That’s just the truth. A guy that works as hard as he has. You come in the summer into the office to pick something up, and he’s one of the guys who’s in here all the time. ... He’s made the most of every single opportunity he’s had, and he had an outstanding year last year. ...


“He’ll be back, without a doubt. He’ll be stronger than ever. He’ll be in great shape, just like he was coming into camp. You’ll see him the rest of the year. He’ll be around. He’s one of those guys who will stick around; he wants to be a part of it.”

Robinson, 24, went undrafted in 2014 out of Miami.

He spent training camp with the Packers and, after beginning the year on the practice squad, was promoted to the 53-man roster in Week 5. That game, against the Vikings, the 6-foot-3, 301-pound lineman tipped a Christian Ponder pass, which teammate Julius Peppers intercepted and returned for a score.

Robinson (calf) ended the season on injured reserve.


Green Bay released him in May.