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Tony Jefferson: Released by Chargers
Tony 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 Los Angeles Chargers signed Tony 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 Tony 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 Tony 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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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Returning to NFL with Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers signed Tony Jefferson to a contract Friday.Jefferson spent last season working as a scouting intern with the Ravens, but he is coming out of retirement to get back on the field. The defensive back last played for the Giants in 2022, when he recorded 23 tackles (16 solo) and one defensed pass over nine contests. Jefferson isn't guaranteed to make Los Angeles' roster, but he'll have a chance to compete during training camp for what would likely be a depth role in the team's secondary.
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Tony Jefferson: Working on comeback
Tony Jefferson is coming out of retirement and plans to play this upcoming season, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.Jefferson last played in 2022 with the Giants and has spent the last year as a scouting intern with the Ravens, whom he played for previously. The 32-year-old has been staying in shape and training and intends to start talking to teams in the near future.
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Giants' Tony Jefferson: Plans to convert to linebacker
Tony Jefferson intends to put on 10-15 pounds over the offseason and convert to a full-time linebacker, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.Jefferson has spent his NFL career as a safety, though he got some looks as a hybrid linebacker with the New York Giants last season. Per Raanan, Jefferson logged 41 snaps at the position and made nine tackles, so he's not entirely unfamiliar with the role. It's unclear if the veteran will return to New York next season, as he's slated to become a free agent March 15.
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Giants' Tony Jefferson: Ready to play vs. Washington
The New York Giants activated Tony Jefferson (foot) from their injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Commanders, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.After sitting out the Giants' last six games, it looks like Jefferson is going to suit up in Week 13. With Xavier McKinney (hand) still on the non-football injury list and Dane Belton (shoulder) listed as questionable for Sunday, Jefferson could be thrown back into the defensive mix right away.
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Giants' Tony Jefferson: Nearing return
Tony Jefferson (foot) was designated to return from IR on Monday, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Jefferson was signed off the team's practice squad Oct. 8, but suffered the injury soon after and hasn't played since Week 5 against the Packers. The veteran safety now has a 21-day window to practice with the team before he needs to be placed on the 53-man roster.
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Giants' Tony Jefferson: Heads to IR
The New York Giants placed Tony Jefferson (foot) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.Jefferson will be forced to miss at least the Giants' next four games with a foot injury, making him ineligible to rejoin the lineup until at least Week 11. The veteran safety has appeared in three contests for New York this season, logging five tackles.
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