Tony Jefferson Returns to Chargers

0:00For the NFL, it's March 20th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Tony Jefferson, the former standout defensive back for the Oklahoma Sooners, is sticking around with the Los Angeles Chargers. Earlier this week, the team announced they've agreed to terms for him to return in the 2026 season, marking his third year with them. Jefferson joined the Chargers in 2024 after coming out of retirement. He's been a reliable part of their secondary, playing in 23 games with 14 starts, including the playoffs. Over that time, he racked up 84 tackles, four interceptions, seven passes broken up, and two tackles for loss. Fans remember him as a star at Oklahoma from 2010 to 2012, where he's shown right away as a true freshman safety. He earned big 12 co-defensive freshman of the year honors that first season and helped lock down the backfield for three years. Before L.A., Jefferson built a solid 12-year NFL career across teens like the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Giants. Despite going

1:05undrafted in 2013, he's tallied hundreds of tackles, interceptions, and forced turnovers along the way. This move keeps a veteran presence in the Chargers' defense heading into next year, giving Jefferson a chance to build on his late career momentum.