Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Sticking around Los Angeles
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Jefferson will be a member of the Chargers' initial 53-man roster, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jefferson will ultimately stick around with the Chargers after it was reported that he was released earlier in the day. The team opened up a pair of roster spots by making some trades Sunday, so the safety won't be packing his bags. Jefferson played in 13 regular-season contests with Los Angeles last season, compiling 57 total tackles (37 solo) and seven passes defensed, including a career-high four interceptions.
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Tony Jefferson: Cut by Chargers
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The Chargers released Jefferson on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jefferson was competing for a depth role behind Derwin James and Elijah Molden, but was unable to catch on. The 34-year-old recorded 57 total tackles (37 solo) and four interceptions across 13 regular-season games with the Chargers in 2025, and will now look to catch on with another team.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Nabs four picks in 2025
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Jefferson recorded 57 total tackles (37 solo) and seven passes defensed, including four interceptions, across 13 regular-season games in 2025.
The 33-year-old hadn't been a regular member of a first-team defense since the 2019 season, but he started eight of the 13 regular-season games in which he appeared this year. Jefferson posted career highs in passes defensed and interceptions while also recording his most tackles since the 2018 campaign with the Ravens. Having signed a one-year deal with the Chargers last offseason, Jefferson is set to become a free agent and will likely find work with a team in need of secondary depth ahead of the 2026 season.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Gets another pick Monday
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Jefferson recorded five tackles (five solo) and an interception during Monday's 22-19 win versus the Eagles.
Jefferson recorded an interception for the second straight game in Week 14, this time catching a red-zone pass that was tipped up by 2024 fifth-rounder Cam Hart to clinch a Chargers win in overtime. His role in Week 15 at Kansas City may largely depend on the health of teammate Elijah Molden (hamstring).
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Limited to open week
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Jefferson (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Jefferson was able to return to practice after missing all three of the team's sessions last week and their 27-20 win over the Titans due to a hamstring injury. The safety will have two more opportunities to log a full practice prior to Sunday night's contest against the Steelers.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Ruled out for Week 9
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Jefferson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.
Jefferson suffered the injury in Week 8 against the Vikings and was unable to practice at all leading up to Sunday's game against Tennessee. Elijah Molden should log nearly all of the snaps at free safety in Jefferson's absence.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: No practice Wednesday
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Jefferson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.
Jefferson suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's win over the Vikings and remained sidelined to begin prep for the team's Week 9 matchup against the Titans. That's a bad sign for his availability, though he still has two days to increase his activity.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Has hamstring injury
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Jefferson (hamstring) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Vikings.
The safety did not record a stat before leaving the contest. Jefferson entered the game after Derwin James exited with an ankle issue during the first quarter. RJ Mickens and Kendall Williamson are the other backup safeties on Los Angeles' active roster.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Registers five tackles Sunday
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Jefferson finished with five tackles (three solo) and a defensed pass in Sunday's 23-20 Week 3 win over Denver.
Jefferson finished second in tackles for Los Angeles, with one of his stops coming on special teams. The veteran defensive back logged 43 of the Chargers' 52 defensive snaps in the victory, and he's taken on a big role since signing with the team off the practice squad Sept. 18. Through two games, Jefferson has posted 10 tackles and three defensed passes, including one interception.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Limited to begin practice week
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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
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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
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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
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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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Tony Jefferson: Added to Bolts' practice squad
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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
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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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Giants' Tony Jefferson: Dealing with foot issue
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Jefferson (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Jefferson played 21 percent of defensive snaps Week 5 after being called up from the practice squad, but it appears he picked up a foot issue in the process. The depth safety will have two more chances to up his activity ahead of Sunday's contest against Baltimore.
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Giants' Tony Jefferson: No practice Wednesday
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Jefferson will not practice Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Jefferson was signed from the Giants' practice squad to the active roster ahead of the team's Week 5 win over the Packers, and he recorded four tackles across 13 defensive snaps -- both season highs. However, he presumably picked up an injury during the contest as well and will be in danger of missing Week 6 if he doesn't return to practice Thursday or Friday.
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Giants' Tony Jefferson: Signed off practice squad
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The Giants signed Jefferson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Jefferson was elevated to the active roster in Week 1 and Week 2 and logged a total of 19 snaps between the two games. He may be in for a larger role now that he's been signed to the active roster, as he's been working with the first-team defense during practice, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Jefferson has ample NFL experience with 101 career games under his belt, but he hasn't been a major contributor since 2018 with Baltimore.
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Giants' Tony Jefferson: Elevated to active roster
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Jefferson has been promoted to the Giants' active roster for Sunday's Week 1 tilt against the Titans, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Jefferson joined the G-Men's practice squad last week after getting released by Baltimore. He has seemingly made a quick impression, as he will now suit up and provide depth at safety to go along with presumably helping out on special teams.
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Tony Jefferson: Added to Niners' practice squad
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Jefferson (hamstring) signed with San Francisco's practice squad Monday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
This move indicates Jefferson has returned to health after previously battling a hamstring injury. He's yet to appear in a game this season.
