What happened: Los Angeles released Jefferson during its final preseason roster work. He had agreed to return in free agency in March.
NFL·TRANSACTION·August 30, 2026 03:31 PM ET
Chargers release veteran safety Tony Jefferson
Move comes five months after his return in free agency.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read
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