The Chargers have agreed to terms with a pair of defensive linemen. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Chargers have agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $3.35M with defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand. Meanwhile, agent Mike McCartney announced that Naquan Jones has also agreed to a one-year deal with the organization.
Hand brings some veteran experience to Los Angeles, although he’s settled into a backup role at this point. The journeyman bounced around the league a bit to begin his career, but he found some stability in Miami over the past two seasons.
He got into 33 games for the Dolphins between 2023 and 2024, collecting 48 tackles and two sacks. After getting into only 19 percent of his team’s defensive snaps during his first season with the organization, he saw that number jump to 53 percent in 2024.
In total, Hand has appeared in 64 career games, collecting 102 tackles and five sacks.Jones is coming off one of the most productive seasons of his career.
The defensive lineman got into 12 games for the Cardinals last year, finishing with 27 tackles and a career-high three sacks. His 260 defensive snaps represented his highest total since his rookie campaign with the Titans in 2021.
The Chargers have been in the market for some reinforcement in the trenches after losing Poona Ford to the Rams earlier this week. The team is still rostering Teair Tart, Otito Ogbonnia, and Scott Matlock for some bulk on the defensive line, but the team’s two newest additions should be able to carve out their own roles in 2025.