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1:24Preseason Highlights: Chargers at 49ers (8/23)
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0:50Friday's Monday Morning Headlines: Chargers Alt-Ernate Plan Works
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0:34More Name or Game: Keenan Allen?
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1:07Rashawn Slater Out For Season With Torn Patellar Tendon
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0:29JUST IN: Rashawn Slater Carted off Field With Left Leg Injury
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1:10Top Landing Spots for Terry McLaurin: No. 3 Chargers
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1:16Hall of Fame Game: First Look at Virtual Measurement System
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1:21Hall of Fame Game: Trey Lance Makes Strong Case for No. 2 QB
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1:52Hall of Fame Game: Turnovers Plague Lions Preseason Opener
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2:11Highlights: Chargers vs Lions (7/31)
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0:38Antonio Gates 1 of 4 Players Being Inducted to Pro Football HOF
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0:43Hall of Fame Game: Jim Harbaugh Enters Year 2 After Another Successful Turnaround
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1:42Chargers vs Lions: Football Returns With Hall Of Fame Game Tonight
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1:05Top Potential Jersey Matchups: Chargers Unveil New Uniform Combos
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1:02Justin Herbert Enters Year 2 With Jim Harbaugh
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1:35Chargers Training Camp: Veterans Report to Camp, Mike Williams Retires
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1:26Pete Prisco's Top 11 QBs: No. 6 Justin Herbert (Chargers)
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1:56NFL Mock Trades: Terry McLaurin to the Chargers
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0:41Realistic Landing Spot for Free Agent WR Keenan Allen
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1:34AFC West Schedule Breakdown: Los Angeles Chargers
Top Tony Jefferson News
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Decides to play again in 2025
Jefferson re-signed with the Chargers on a one-year deal Monday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
The safety spent 2022 with the Giants, worked as a scouting intern with the Ravens in 2023 and came out of retirement to play for the Chargers last season, recording 27 tackles (17 solo) in eight regular-season games. Jefferson started four of those contests and the Chargers' only playoff game due to injuries in the secondary. In 2025, he projects as a depth safety behind Derwin James and Alohi Gilman.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Sees increased role in Week 16
Jefferson logged seven tackles (four solo) during the Chargers' 34-27 win over the Broncos this past Thursday.
Jefferson ended up playing 100 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps this past Thursday due to Elijah Molden (knee) being inactive and backup free safety Marcus Maye suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter. Jefferson ended up finishing with the second-most tackles on the Chargers behind Daiyan Henley (10). Jefferson would be slated to start at free safety against the Patriots on Saturday if both Molden and Maye are unable to play.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Cleared to suit up Sunday
Jefferson (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 15 game versus Tampa Bay, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Jefferson missed this past Sunday's loss to Kansas City, but he was able to log an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week. As such, he's in line to return to action Sunday. With Los Angeles' starters in the secondary healthy, Jefferson will likely play primarily on special teams unless an injury ahead of him on the depth chart requires him to log more defensive work.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Limited to begin practice week
Jefferson (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Jefferson logged a season-high 69 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps against Atlanta in Week 13, but he was then unable to suit up this past Monday versus Kansas City due to a hamstring issue. The veteran safety closed last week with a pair of DNPs, so his ability to start this week with a limited session is a positive sign for his chance of returning Sunday versus Tampa Bay. If he can't suit up for that game, though, Marcus Maye could again see more work on defense.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Inactive for SNF
Jefferson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Chiefs.
The veteran safety started last Sunday's win over the Falcons, played on 69 percent of the defensive snaps and made nine tackles (six solo). Jefferson got the start because Derwin James was playing slot corner. If the Chargers opt for a similar arrangement against the Chiefs, Kendall Williamson or Marcus Maye could see additional snaps in Jefferson's absence.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Draws start in win over Atlanta
Jefferson recorded eight total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Falcons.
Jefferson drew the start at strong safety with Derwin James spending the day at slot cornerback. Jefferson returned to the Chargers this past week after being let go in late September, making the most of his opportunity to start Sunday. Considering Los Angeles recorded four interceptions off Kirk Cousins in the win, it's possible they operate with a similar configuration in the secondary moving forward.
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Tony Jefferson: Released by Chargers
Jefferson was released by the Chargers on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The safety signed from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Los Angeles' Week 4 clash with Kansas City on Sunday. Even with starter Derwin James out, Jefferson did not play a defensive snap. In total, he has played on seven defensive snaps and three special-teams snaps with the Bolts this season.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Signed to Bolts' active roster
The Chargers signed Jefferson from the practice squad to the active roster Thursday.
The move comes with Derwin James serving a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's player safety rules. Jefferson retired from the NFL in 2023, but he opted to make a comeback by signing with the Chargers in May. He wasn't able to make the initial 53-man roster, but he stuck around on the practice squad. Now that he's on the active roster, Jefferson will provide depth in the Chargers' secondary for their Week 4 matchup against the Chiefs.
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Tony Jefferson: Added to Bolts' practice squad
The Chargers signed Jefferson to their practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Jefferson had a strong finish to the preseason with two picks against the Cowboys this past Saturday, but he was unable to make the Chargers' 53-man roster in a depth secondary role. He last saw NFL action with the Giants in 2022, when he accumulated 23 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defended across nine regular-season contests.
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Tony Jefferson: Let go by Bolts
The Chargers released Jefferson on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jefferson signed with the Chargers in June and finished the preseason strong with two interceptions against the Cowboys this past Saturday, but it wasn't enough for him to survive the roster cuts. He's expected to stick around with the organization and re-sign with the Chargers as a member of the practice squad.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 211 lbs |
| Birthplace: San Diego, CA |
| Age: 33 |
| School: Oklahoma |
| Experience: 11 |