Fluker was set to make north of $8 million next season -- a big reason for his release .
Fluker was a first - round pick of the San Diego Chargers the same year Justin Pugh was selected .
Fluker , who was a first - round pick of the San Diego Chargers the same year Justin Pugh was selected , was set to make north of $8 million next season -- a big reason for his release .