Next Game
Share Video
Link copied!
Top Tony Jefferson News
-
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.
... See More ... See Less -
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.
... See More ... See Less -
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.
... See More ... See Less -
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.
... See More ... See Less -
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.
... See More ... See Less -
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.
... See More ... See Less -
![]()
-
![]()
-
![]()
-
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.
... See More ... See Less -
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.
... See More ... See Less -
![]()
-
![]()
-
![]()
-
Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Returning to NFL with Chargers
The Chargers signed 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.
... See More ... See Less -
![]()
-
![]()
-
![]()
-
![]()
-
Tony Jefferson: Working on comeback
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.
... See More ... See Less
Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 211 lbs |
| Birthplace: San Diego, CA |
| Age: 32 |
| School: Oklahoma |
| Experience: 10 |