Chargers release 13-year veteran Mike Scifres

The San Diego Chargers released punter Mike Scifres on Monday, the team confirmed.

Scifres, 26, has spent his entire career with the organization after being drafted in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

The move was expected after the Chargers selected Drew Kaser out of Texas A&M in the sixth round of the draft over the weekend.

"I'm so grateful to have played my entire career for one team," Scifres said on Monday. "I'd like to thank the Spanos family, A.J. Smith, Marty Schottenheimer, Norv Turner, Tom Telesco, Mike McCoy, the athletic training staff, everyone in the front office, and all of the players and coaches I've been with at the Chargers for the past 13 years. It's been one heck of a ride and I wouldn't change anything."