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  • Tony Jefferson
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  • Cleared to suit up in Week 10

    Jefferson (hamstring) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Steelers, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Jefferson hurt his hamstring against the Vikings in Week 8. After sitting out this past Sunday's win against the Titans, the veteran defensive back logged limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation Friday this week. Jefferson is thus set to return to action Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 7:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to open week

    Jefferson (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Jefferson was able to return to practice after missing all three of the team's sessions last week and their 27-20 win over the Titans due to a hamstring injury. The safety will have two more opportunities to log a full practice prior to Sunday night's contest against the Steelers.

    Published: Wed, Nov 5 at 6:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 9

    Jefferson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

    Analysis: Jefferson suffered the injury in Week 8 against the Vikings and was unable to practice at all leading up to Sunday's game against Tennessee. Elijah Molden should log nearly all of the snaps at free safety in Jefferson's absence.

    Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 7:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Wednesday

    Jefferson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Jefferson suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's win over the Vikings and remained sidelined to begin prep for the team's Week 9 matchup against the Titans. That's a bad sign for his availability, though he still has two days to increase his activity.

    Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 6:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has hamstring injury

    Jefferson (hamstring) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Vikings.

    Analysis: The safety did not record a stat before leaving the contest. Jefferson entered the game after Derwin James exited with an ankle issue during the first quarter. RJ Mickens and Kendall Williamson are the other backup safeties on Los Angeles' active roster.

    Published: Thu, Oct 23 at 6:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Registers five tackles Sunday

    Jefferson finished with five tackles (three solo) and a defensed pass in Sunday's 23-20 Week 3 win over Denver.

    Analysis: Jefferson finished second in tackles for Los Angeles, with one of his stops coming on special teams. The veteran defensive back logged 43 of the Chargers' 52 defensive snaps in the victory, and he's taken on a big role since signing with the team off the practice squad Sept. 18. Through two games, Jefferson has posted 10 tackles and three defensed passes, including one interception.

    Published: Tue, Sep 23 at 8:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signed to active roster

    The Chargers signed Jefferson off the practice squad Thursday.

    Analysis: Jefferson was elevated ahead of Week 2 and actually started Monday night's game against the Raiders, recording five tackles (three solo) and two pass breakups, including one interception, in the Chargers' 20-9 victory.

    Published: Thu, Sep 18 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Decides to play again in 2025

    Jefferson re-signed with the Chargers on a one-year deal Monday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

    Analysis: The safety spent 2022 with the Giants, worked as a scouting intern with the Ravens in 2023 and came out of retirement to play for the Chargers last season, recording 27 tackles (17 solo) in eight regular-season games. Jefferson started four of those contests and the Chargers' only playoff game due to injuries in the secondary. In 2025, he projects as a depth safety behind Derwin James and Alohi Gilman.

    Published: Mon, Mar 24 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sees increased role in Week 16

    Jefferson logged seven tackles (four solo) during the Chargers' 34-27 win over the Broncos this past Thursday.

    Analysis: Jefferson ended up playing 100 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps this past Thursday due to Elijah Molden (knee) being inactive and backup free safety Marcus Maye suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter. Jefferson ended up finishing with the second-most tackles on the Chargers behind Daiyan Henley (10). Jefferson would be slated to start at free safety against the Patriots on Saturday if both Molden and Maye are unable to play.

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to suit up Sunday

    Jefferson (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 15 game versus Tampa Bay, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Jefferson missed this past Sunday's loss to Kansas City, but he was able to log an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week. As such, he's in line to return to action Sunday. With Los Angeles' starters in the secondary healthy, Jefferson will likely play primarily on special teams unless an injury ahead of him on the depth chart requires him to log more defensive work.

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 7:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to begin practice week

    Jefferson (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Jefferson logged a season-high 69 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps against Atlanta in Week 13, but he was then unable to suit up this past Monday versus Kansas City due to a hamstring issue. The veteran safety closed last week with a pair of DNPs, so his ability to start this week with a limited session is a positive sign for his chance of returning Sunday versus Tampa Bay. If he can't suit up for that game, though, Marcus Maye could again see more work on defense.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 6:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive for SNF

    Jefferson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: The veteran safety started last Sunday's win over the Falcons, played on 69 percent of the defensive snaps and made nine tackles (six solo). Jefferson got the start because Derwin James was playing slot corner. If the Chargers opt for a similar arrangement against the Chiefs, Kendall Williamson or Marcus Maye could see additional snaps in Jefferson's absence.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 4:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Draws start in win over Atlanta

    Jefferson recorded eight total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Falcons.

    Analysis: Jefferson drew the start at strong safety with Derwin James spending the day at slot cornerback. Jefferson returned to the Chargers this past week after being let go in late September, making the most of his opportunity to start Sunday. Considering Los Angeles recorded four interceptions off Kirk Cousins in the win, it's possible they operate with a similar configuration in the secondary moving forward.

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 5:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Released by Chargers

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

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

    Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signed to Bolts' active roster

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

    Analysis: The move comes with Derwin James serving a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's player safety 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.

    Published: Thu, Sep 26 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to Bolts' practice squad

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

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Fri, Aug 30 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Bolts

    The Chargers released Jefferson on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Jefferson signed with the Chargers in June and finished the preseason strong with two interceptions against the Cowboys this past Saturday, but it wasn't enough for him to survive the roster cuts. He's expected to stick around with the organization and re-sign with the Chargers as a member of the practice squad.

    Published: Thu, Aug 29 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to NFL with Chargers

    The Chargers signed Jefferson to a contract Friday.

    Analysis: Jefferson spent last season working as a scouting intern with the Ravens, but he is coming out of retirement to get back on the field. The defensive back last played for the Giants in 2022, when he recorded 23 tackles (16 solo) and one defensed pass over nine contests. Jefferson isn't guaranteed to make Los Angeles' roster, but he'll have a chance to compete during training camp for what would likely be a depth role in the team's secondary.

    Published: Fri, Jun 14 at 5:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sat, Mar 11 at 9:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sat, Dec 3 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nearing return

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

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to IR

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

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 7:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Jefferson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with foot issue

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

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Thu, Oct 13 at 7:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Wednesday

    Jefferson will not practice Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Signed off practice squad

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

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sat, Oct 8 at 11:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated to active roster

    Jefferson has been promoted to the Giants' active roster for Sunday's Week 1 tilt against the Titans, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Jefferson joined the G-Men's practice squad last week after getting released by Baltimore. He has seemingly made a quick impression, as he will now suit up and provide depth at safety to go along with presumably helping out on special teams.

    Published: Sat, Sep 10 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to G-Men

    The Giants signed Jefferson to their practice squad Thursday, Darryl Slater of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

    Analysis: Baltimore released Jefferson on Tuesday, and the Giants subsequently swooped in and signed him to their practice squad. The defensive back played in six games between the 49ers and Ravens last season, with most of his action coming at the end of the campaign. The veteran has ample NFL experience and is a strong candidate to be added to the active roster at some point this season.

    Published: Sat, Sep 3 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to be released

    The Ravens are in line to release Jefferson, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Jefferson joined Baltimore's practice squad late in 2021 and logged double-digit snaps in each of the final four games of the season. He parlayed his strong play into a one-year deal with the Ravens, but he finds himself among the first wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline.

    Published: Mon, Aug 29 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Over knee injury

    Jefferson (knee) is visiting the Colts for a potential workout, suggesting that he's over the knee injury he was dealing with at the end of his Ravens tenure, NFL reporter Josina Anderson reports.

    Analysis: Jefferson tore his ACL in October of 2019, but he has recovered and is ready to resume his NFL career. The 28-year-old safety has 98 career games of NFL experience under his belt.

    Published: Tue, Sep 29 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut by Ravens

    The Ravens are releasing Jefferson, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.

    Analysis: The writing was on the wall Monday when fellow Ravens safety Chuck Clark signed a three-year extension. It was Clark who joined the starting lineup after Jefferson suffered a torn ACL in October, stepping in alongside Earl Thomas at safety. The 28-year-old Jefferson is free to sign with a new team immediately, but he may have trouble generating interest this early in the ACL rehab process. He had five consecutive seasons with 74 or more tackles prior to 2019, earning a reputation as one of the…read more

    Published: Fri, Feb 14 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to stay in Baltimore

    Jefferson (knee) is expected to be a cap casualty for the Ravens this offseason, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Jefferson is entering the fourth and final season of a four-year, $34 million contract, with a non-guaranteed $7 million base salary. He was one of the leaders of the Baltimore defense in 2017 and 2018, but he struggled in 2019 even before he suffered a torn ACL in Week 5. Jefferson's injury turned the starting job over to Chuck Clark, who took full advantage of the opportunity and then signed a three-year contract extension Monday. The only realistic way for Jefferson to stay in Baltimore…read more

    Published: Mon, Feb 10 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1KC,
W 27-21
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2@LV,
W 20-9
2-1--7.50
3DEN,
W 23-20
4----5.50
4@NYG,
L 18-21
2----3.50
5WAS,
L 10-27
1----1.00
6@MIA,
W 29-27
1-1--4.50
7IND,
L 24-38
5----5.50
8MIN,
W 37-10
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9@TEN,
W 27-20
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10PIT,
W 25-10
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11@JAX,
L 6-35
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12Bye-----0.00
13LV,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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14PHI,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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15@KC,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16@DAL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17HOU,
TBDGet Tickets
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18@DEN,
TBDGet Tickets
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