The Los Angeles Chargers completed voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) a week ago last Friday and had mandatory minicamp from Tuesday, June 11, to Thursday, June 13. They will have a month and a half off before training camp begins.
The Chargers hosted a veteran defensive back for a workout two weeks ago.
The Los Angeles Chargers hosted a safety for a visit
The Chargers hosted Tony Jefferson for a visit on June 3.
Jefferson retired after the conclusion of the 2022 season and spent the 2023 season as a Scouting Intern as part of the Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship.
After spending the 2023 season as a Scouting Intern, he unretired on May 28, 2024.
He signed a contract on Friday.
Tony Jefferson signed a contract
According to Jordan Schultz of Schultz_Report, the Los Angeles Chargers signed Jefferson to a contract.
“Comeback complete: Free agent safety Tony Jefferson is officially coming out of retirement and signing with the #Chargers, per sources.
“The deal comes after Jefferson tried out during LA’s minicamp and impressed. New Bolts GM Joe Hortiz was previously in Baltimore with Jefferson.”
A look at the Los Angeles Chargers depth at safety
The Chargers’ depth at the safety position outside Derwin James and Alohi Gilman were young and inexperienced before the Jefferson signing.
Their backups include A.J. Finley, JT Woods, Jalyn Phillips, and Akeem Dent. Finley is in his second year and played 12 games and 26 defensive snaps in 2023. Woods is in his third year and has played 13 games and 91 defensive snaps in his career. Finally, Phillips and Dent are undrafted free agents from the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Chargers’ depth at safety just got better.