Jake Browning signs with Los Angeles Chargers after Tampa Bay release
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Jake Browning, formerly of the Cincinnati Bengals, is set to join the Los Angeles Chargers. The move follows Browning's release by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in late August after signing with them in March. Over the past three seasons, he played 17 games and made 10 starts with the Bengals. Chargers starting quarterback Justin Herbert has struggled early in the season, contributing to the team's current losses. The Bengals and Chargers are not scheduled to face each other in the 2026 regular season.
- •Jake Browning joins Los Angeles Chargers from Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- •Browning was a free agent after the 2025 season.
- •He played 17 games and made 10 starts with the Bengals.
- •Justin Herbert has struggled with five touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
- •Chargers are winless in their first five games.
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Former Bengals quarterback Browning has new team
"Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning reportedly is signing with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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