Twitter reacts to Chargers losing DT Darius Philon in free agency

The Chargers have been active with building their roster through free agency.

While they’ve managed to bring in and bring back a handful of players to this point, Los Angeles lost one of their key pieces from the past couple seasons in defensive tackle Darius Philon. Philon was signed by the Cardinals on a two-year deal worth $10 million on Monday.

Philon, 25, started to emerge on a relatively week defensive line this past season after seeing an expanded role. He amassed 8.5 sacks in 2017 and 2018 combined.

Surprised and frustrated that Los Angeles didn’t put in more effort to re-sign the rising defensive tackles, fans went to Twitter to let their appreciation for his contributions and opinions known.

Can’t hate on @DariusPhilon
Dude gave the Chargers organization his all and the fan base loved him.

I got to meet Philon a couple times in Costa Mesa and the dude is a Grade A human being. Wish him nothing but the best in his next chapter

— Chris The Chirp God (@ducksNbolts) March 21, 2019

@DariusPhilon for the life of me I don’t understand this… good luck in red. ): #BoltUp

— Brandon Sweeny (@brandonsweeny7) March 21, 2019

Thank you @DariusPhilon for 4 great years with the BOLTS ⚡️. Good luck in Arizona!! pic.twitter.com/suuZNo2xGI

— Mario Salazar (@SuperStarcomedy) March 21, 2019

Is Darius Philon a star? No. But he’s a 25-year old who was their best player at a position of need. A sixth round pick who grew into a key contributor. Those are the guys you usually want to reward when you can and he wasn’t that expensive. Odd given how they usually operate.

— The Lightning Round Podcast (@Lightning_Round) March 21, 2019

Happy for @DariusPhilon sad to see him go but glad to see him get something he earned through his hard work…always be a part of the @Chargers but good luck in Arizona

— Mikey Cruz Jr (@cruzinator17) March 21, 2019

Noooooo Darius philon 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

— chargers/lakers 🤙🏻 (@Jaretssmith7) March 21, 2019

AZ Cardinals sign DE Darius Philon 📝 Philon signed a 2yr/$10M, $5M gtd. $12M in incentives…

Philon, 25, last season appeared in all 16 games (13 starts) and recorded 33 tackles, 4 sacks, and one forced fumble. Ouch. pic.twitter.com/dNlRWPlAET

— #ＣＨＡＲＧＥＲＳ ⚡️ ＨＹＰＥ (@ChargersHype) March 21, 2019

Darius Philon signed with the Cardinals. 2 yr, $10 million. pic.twitter.com/1Tfzirrhyo

— Bolted Up (@news_chargers) March 21, 2019

Welp. Chargers lost their best DT & only have THREE on the roster today: Mebane, Jones & McGill. They might have to double-dip in the draft. https://t.co/aIFUtkJJPk

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) March 21, 2019