TONY JEFFERSON NEWS

Released by Chargers Jefferson was released by the Chargers on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The safety signed from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Los Angeles' Week 4 clash with Kansas City on Sunday. Though 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.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers sign veteran S Tony Jefferson to active roster The Los Angeles Chargers reinforced their last line of defense ahead of Sunday’s game against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs, signing veter...

SEPTEMBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Signed to Bolts' active roster The Chargers signed Jefferson from the practice squad to the active roster Thursday.

Impact The move comes with Derwin James serving a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's playing rules. Jefferson retired from the NFL in 2023, but he opted to make a comeback by signing with the Chargers in May. He wasn't able to make the initial 53-man roster, but he stuck around on the practice squad. Now that he's on the active roster, Jefferson will provide depth in the Chargers' secondary for their Week 4 matchup against the Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Chargers Elevate Tony Jefferson and Shaquille Quarterman The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated safety Tony Jefferson and linebacker Shaquille Quarterman from the practice squad for Sunday’s game.

SEPTEMBER 14 • CHARGERS.COM

Added to Bolts' practice squad The Chargers signed Jefferson to the practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Bolts The Chargers released Jefferson on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Jefferson signed with the Chargers in June as he looked to catch onto the 53-man roster in a depth secondary role. He finished the preseason strong with two interceptions against the Cowboys on Saturday, but it wasn't enough for him to survive the roster cuts. Jefferson is expected to stick around on the Bolts' taxi squad.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers News: Jim Harbaugh Hails Tony Jefferson's Preseason Showing as "Sensational" Jim Harbaugh praised Tony Jefferson’s outstanding performance, calling it “sensational”.

AUGUST 27 • KANSASCITY.COM

Carson Steele, Jamie Sheriff, Tony Jefferson among Week 3's Preseason Secret Superstars Carson Steele, Jamie Sheriff, and Tony Jefferson were among those NFL players who made the most of their preseason finales.

AUGUST 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tony Jefferson Snags Impressive Diving INT on Trey Lance's Pass Toward the Sideline Cornerback Tony Jefferson snags impressive diving INT on Trey Lance's pass toward the sideline.

AUGUST 24 • CHARGERS.COM

Twelfth-Year NFL Vet Tony Jefferson Shows He's Still Got It on 8-Yard Sack vs. Lance Twelfth-year NFL veteran cornerback Tony Jefferson shows he's still got it on 8-yard sack vs. quarterback Trey Lance.

AUGUST 24 • CHARGERS.COM

Tony Jefferson on Coming Out of Retirement to Join the Chargers Chargers Safety Tony Jefferson meets with the media after day eight of Training camp to discuss coming out of retirement, the culture of the...

AUGUST 2 • CHARGERS.COM

5 Things to Know About New Chargers S Tony Jefferson The veteran safety has played 10 years in the NFL and last played in 2022

JUNE 17 • CHARGERS.COM

Plans to convert to linebacker Jefferson intends to put on 10-15 pounds over the offseason and convert to a full-time linebacker, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jefferson has spent his NFL career as a safety, though he got some looks as a hybrid linebacker with the Giants last season. Per Raanan, Jefferson logged 41 snaps at the position and made nine tackles, so he's not entirely unfamiliar with the role. It's unclear if the veteran will return to New York next season, as he's slated to become a free agent March 15.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York Giants 2023 UFA Primer: DB Tony Jefferson Tony Jefferson was among several players with prior experience playing for defensive coordinator Wink Martindale to help boost the new Giant...

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to play vs. Washington The Giants activated Jefferson (foot) from their injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Commanders, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact After sitting out the Giants' last six games, it looks like Jefferson is going to suit up in Week 13. With Xavier McKinney (hand) still on the non-football injury list and Dane Belton (shoulder) listed as questionable for Sunday, Jefferson could be thrown back into the defensive mix right away.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Jefferson (foot) was designated to return from IR on Monday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Jefferson was signed off the team's practice squad Oct. 8, but suffered the injury soon after and hasn't played since Week 5 against the Packers. The veteran safety now has a 21-day window to practice with the team before he needs to be placed on the 53-man roster.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR The Giants placed Jefferson (foot) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jefferson will be forced to miss at least the Giants' next four games with a foot injury, making him ineligible to rejoin the lineup until at least Week 11. The veteran safety has appeared in three contests for New York this season, logging five tackles.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Elevate Two from Practice Squad; Place Tony Jefferson on IR The Giants now have two openings on their 53-man roster.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Won't play Sunday Jefferson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jefferson was called up from the practice squad and played 21 percent of the team's defensive snaps during the Giants' Week 5 win over the Packers. However, he presumably picked up a foot injury as well and will be sidelined for at least one contest after failing to practice during Week 6 prep.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot issue Jefferson (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No practice Wednesday Jefferson will not practice Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed off practice squad The Giants signed Jefferson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Sign Tony Jefferson to Roster, Elevate Two Ahead of Week 5 Game vs. Packers Plus New York elevates Davis Webb and Marcus Johnson from the practice squad.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM