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Chargers are keeping backup quarterback Kellen Clemens

Chargers quarterback Kellen Clemens plays in an exhibition game against Tennessee on Aug. 13.
(Mark Zaleski / Associated Press)
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The Chargers have agreed to a deal to keep backup quarterback Kellen Clemens, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

The move keeps a familiar face in the quarterback room with Philip Rivers. Clemens has been the veteran’s backup since 2014. In three years with the team, he’s thrown only 10 passes.

Clemens, a former Oregon Duck, has 21 starts over his 11-season NFL career.

This offseason, the team has also agreed to re-sign safety Jahleel Addae and long snapper Mike Windt, and placed a franchise tag on edge rusher Melvin Ingram.

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