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Chargers release veteran safety Tony Jefferson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:27 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Chargers release veteran safety Tony Jefferson

Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers released 34-year-old safety Tony Jefferson on August 30, 2026. Jefferson, who entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie with the Arizona Cardinals in 2013, had been with the Chargers for two years. He previously retired in 2023 to serve as a scout for the Baltimore Ravens before returning to the field in 2024. Over the course of his career, Jefferson played for the Cardinals, Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Giants. The move leaves the veteran defender with a decision regarding his professional future. He must now determine if he will attempt to sign with another team or if he will retire from the league for a second time.

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•The Chargers released veteran safety Tony Jefferson on August 30, 2026.
•Jefferson originally entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Cardinals in 2013.
•The safety previously retired in 2023 to work as a scout for the Ravens.
•Jefferson returned to active play with the Chargers in 2024.
•The defender must decide if he will pursue another team or retire permanently.

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