Jefferson will participate within the Chargers’ minicamp, per Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz. That can enable him the chance to earn a contract and the prospect to compete for a roster spot throughout coaching camp in the summertime. The 32-year-old final performed in 2022 with the Giants.
That marketing campaign was adopted by a choice to hold up his cleats and be part of the Ravens’ scouting division. Now, Jefferson intends to land a brand new gig within the NFL, and a Chargers settlement would enable him to reunite with various acquainted faces. A number of former Baltimore coaches and entrance workplace members have joined head coach Jim Harbaugh and basic supervisor Joe Hortiz in Los Angeles this offseason.
That features defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, who, as anticipated, was tapped by Harbaugh to hold on his present capability after working below him at Michigan. Minter was with the Ravens from 2017-20, working as a defensive backs coach throughout that span. That allowed him to overlap with Jefferson throughout his time in Baltimore, and the upcoming tryout might pave the way in which for a reunion.
Los Angeles has Derwin James on the books with a $19M-per-year accord, however not one of the group’s different security pacts come shut in worth. The Chargers, who didn’t add on the place through the draft, retained Alohi Gilman this offseason on a two-year, $10.13M deal. These two are positioned to proceed as starters, however a depth position could possibly be out there for Jefferson. The Bolts allowed Jaylinn Hawkins to depart in free company, and Dean Marlowe stays unsigned.
Coming into Monday with over $26M in cap house, the Chargers can definitely afford to take a flier on Jefferson. The previous UDFA will all-but assuredly not signify an costly acquisition for Los Angeles or another groups which present curiosity within the close to future.
