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| HT/WT: 5-11, 211 lbs |
| Birthplace: San Diego, CA |
| Age: 34 |
| School: Oklahoma |
| Experience: 12 |
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Sticking around Los Angeles
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
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: Back with Bolts
Jefferson is re-signing with the Chargers on a one-year, $2 million contract, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Jefferson, who turned 34 in January, suited up for 13 regular-season games with Los Angeles in 2025, totaling 57 tackles (37 solo) and seven passes defensed, including four interceptions. The experienced veteran figures to reprise a depth role behind starting safeties Derwin James and Elijah Molden again during the 2026 campaign.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Nabs four picks in 2025
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: Season-high eight stops Week 16
Jefferson accumulated eight tackles (four solo) during the Chargers' 34-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.
Jefferson ended up leading the Chargers with a season-high eight tackles during Sunday's victory. Across the four games since the Chargers' Week 12 bye, the veteran safety has accumulated 21 tackles (14 solo) and three pass defenses (two interceptions). Jefferson will look to add to his tackling total against the Texans on Saturday.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Gets another pick Monday
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: Cleared to suit up in Week 10
Jefferson (hamstring) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Steelers, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Jefferson hurt his hamstring against the Vikings in Week 8. After sitting out this past Sunday's win against the Titans, the veteran defensive back logged limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation Friday this week. Jefferson is thus set to return to action Sunday.
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Chargers' Tony Jefferson: Limited to open week
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
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
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
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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