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Martin tests ankle

Martin tests ankle

By Christopher Smith, Chargers.com

SAN DIEGO – Vaughn Martin hovered near the field after a recent mini-camp practice, relishing the feel of his No. 92 jersey as sweat pooled across his forehead.

The second-year defensive end had just completed his first practice since before last year’s divisional playoff game against the New York Jets.

Martin had offseason ankle surgery but returned Tuesday with a compression sleeve that stretched up his calf. The ankle feels much better, he said, and he’s happy to get back to work.

“That’s what you do for a living, play football,” Martin said. “Not necessarily rehab and exercises. To get out there and actually play football.”

The second-year Jamaican-born athlete played in 10 games last season and recorded five tackles. The Chargers drafted him in the fourth round out of the University of Western Ontario (Canada) last year.