The Facts: Sources said yesterday the Chargers have fielded calls from several teams about trading Parker and that Parker will be traded or released by the start of training camp next month.

Diehards Line: The Browns, whose offensive coordinator is former Chargers tight ends coach Rob Chudzinksi, are among the teams that have shown interest in Parker. Parker had surgery on his right big toe in October and did not play last season. He has been running and doing other drills but did not participate in minicamp or offseason coaching sessions. The Union-Tribune reports that Parker is healthy enough to play and will pass any physical with another team. Even after missing the entire 2007 season, Parker's 170 receptions since 2003 rank third on the team behind Antonio Gates and LaDainian Tomlinson. Parker was also the Chargers' primary punt returner from 2004-06. The team signed former Buc return man Mark Jones on Friday.