The Los Angeles Chargers have recently added another former Baltimore Raven to their roster.
The Harbaugh connection appears to be very real.
In this particular instance, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Chargers were able to sign veteran safety and previously-retired player Tony Jefferson.
After retiring at the end of 2022, Jefferson went in for a recent workout with the Chargers and impressed the team enough to receive a contract offer.
Still just 32 years of age, Jefferson will join a talented defense out in Hollywood with the Bolts.
Comeback complete: Free agent safety Tony Jefferson is officially coming out of retirement and signing with the #Chargers, per sources.
The deal comes after Jefferson tried out during LA’s minicamp and impressed. New Bolts GM Joe Hortiz was previously in Baltimore with… pic.twitter.com/gSleCJNBcr
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 14, 2024
Jefferson went undrafted out of Oklahoma back in 2013.
He would go on to spend time with the Arizona Cardinals (2013-2016), Baltimore Ravens (2017-2019, 2021), San Francisco 49ers (2021), and New York Giants (2022).
The former All-American will bring plenty of experience to a Chargers defense that has stars at every level.
Pro Bowl edge-rushers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack are on the edges.
Former Pro Bowl linebacker Denzel Perryman is in the middle of the defense.
All-Pro safety Derwin James and starting cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. patrol the backend.
Jefferson is the latest former Raven to go join Jim Harbaugh out in Los Angeles.
Former running backs in J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards both bolted to L.A. earlier in the offseason.
Now, Jefferson heads west for a hopeful career rebirth.
His starting days may very well be behind him.
But, he has nearly 500 career tackles, 34 tackles for loss, 24 pass deflections, and 4 interceptions in his career.
He will bring plenty of experience and depth on both defense and special teams, as well.
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