Former San Diego Chargers Star Chris Mims Found Dead

LOS ANGELES — Former San Diego Chargers star Chris Mims was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment Wednesday, according to The Associated Press.

Police officials tell AP that the 38-year-old Mims was discovered around 9:30 a.m. after authorities were summoned to check on his welfare. Foul play is not suspected, AP says.

Mims was drafted by San Diego in the 1992 NFL draft after starring at the University of Tennessee. He went on to play seven seasons with the Chargers before a one-year stint with the Washington Redskins.

The defensive lineman retired in 2000.

LOS ANGELES — Former San Diego Chargers star Chris Mims was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment Wednesday, according to The Associated Press.

Police officials tell AP that the 38-year-old Mims was discovered around 9:30 a.m. after authorities were summoned to check on his welfare. Foul play is not suspected, AP says.

Mims was drafted by San Diego in the 1992 NFL draft after starring at the University of Tennessee. He went on to play seven seasons with the Chargers before a one-year stint with the Washington Redskins.

The defensive lineman retired in 2000.