The Los Angeles Chargers have looked like one of the most well-rounded teams in the NFL with impressive victories against the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders.
They’ll now face a third AFC West rival when they host the Denver Broncos.
It’ll be another tough divisional battle, but the Chargers look up for the challenge, and their defense has a bit of help on the way.
With Khalil Mack on injured reserve with an elbow injury, they are signing defensive end Clelin Ferrell after he worked out for the team.
Sources: The #Chargers are signing DE Clelin Ferrell after he worked out for the team.
The move comes after Khalil Mack’s elbow injury landed him on IR. Ferrell, the former No. 4 overall pick, has started 57 career games, including 10 with Washington last year. https://t.co/B5OzCGfkIe pic.twitter.com/zFBNL6TmgM
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Last season with the Washington Commanders, Ferrell had 3.5 sacks in 14 games.
Though he has not lived up to his status as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Raiders franchise, he can be a solid rotational piece who is capable of contributing while Mack is out.
In six NFL seasons, Ferrell has 159 combined tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 12 passes defended and four forced fumbles.
Mack was injured against the Raiders, and though it was tough to look at, early reports suggest that he avoided a season-ending injury and should be back after his IR stint is complete.
The veteran signed a one-year, $18 million contract after he contemplated retiring in the offseason, and the Chargers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that he should be back in about a month and that Ferrell is on hand to help out.
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