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The “Legal Tampering” period for Free Agency has begun. Teams only have a few days to re-sign their own free agents, cut players to free up cap space or decide to let players walk. Rumors and legitimate news will be pouring in so we will compile it all here.
This article will serve as a one-stop shop for rumors and free agent signings for the Chargers. We will update this regularly as rumors and news come to light.
Free Agent Signings
Russell Okung 4yrs, $53M
Players Re-Signed
Melvin Ingram (Franchise Tag)
Jahleel Addae 4yrs $22M, $8M Gtd It's actually worse 4yrs $22.5M, $10M Gtd
Mike Windt 4yrs $4.41M
Kellen Clemens 1yr
Dontrelle Inman 1yr RFA Tender (Lowest)
Korey Toomer 1yr RFA Tender (Lowest)
Adrian Phillips 1yr ERFA Tender
Sean McGrath 1yr ERFA Tender
Andre Williams 1yr ERFA Tender
Asante Cleveland 1yr ERFA Tender
Isaiah Burse 1yr ERFA Tender
Geremy Davis 1yr ERFA Tender
Players Released
D.J. Fluker
Stevie Johnson
Brandon Flowers
King Dunlap
Players Lost in Free Agency
Danny Woodhead
Free Agent Rumors
#Chargers likely to have interest in FA WR Robert Woods. Team needs a weapon in slot and Lynn worked with him in Buffalo.
— Paul Maland (@PaulMalandNFL) March 7, 2017
King Dunlap - Now that Okung has been signed, we’re just waiting for news that Dunlap has been released or restructured.
Chargers LT King Dunlap earns $500K bonus if on roster March 18. Team likely to release or restructure by then. Neither has to happen today.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) March 7, 2017
Jahleel Addae - The Chargers have offered a contract to Jahleel Addae, who somehow continues to get consideration as a starting Safety. [Editor’s Note: I mean, he is okay as a starter when he’s healthy.)
Chargers offered contract to multiple in-house FAs prior to combine. S Jahleel Addae among them. Talks ongoing. Teams covet his physicality.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) March 2, 2017
Re-signing Jahleel Addae remains high-priority for #Chargers. However, with young talent on roster& deep draft class, don't need to overpay
— Paul Maland (@PaulMalandNFL) March 7, 2017
Danny Woodhead - And despite efforts by the Chargers and Broncos to sign him, the Ravens swooped in and secured the services of everyone’s favorite third down back.
Source: The #Ravens are signing former #Chargers RB Danny Woodhead. He’s fully healthy after ACL surgery in 2016. Big pickup.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Robert Woods - Well, so much for Robert Woods rejoining Anthony Lynn in Los Angeles. It looks like he is heading to the Rams instead.
Barring any snags, Robert Woods intends to sign a 5-year, $39 million deal, including $15 million guaranteed, with Rams, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Russell Okung - Obviously the Chargers were not content to roll into next season with King Dunlap at left tackle, so they opened up Dean Spanos’ wallet for a big improvement.
I'm told Russell Okung has agreed to go the #Chargers on a 4-year deal for $53M. Guaranteed $25M
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 9, 2017
Kellen Clemens - The veteran backup is coming back for a fourth season because who cares about giving yourself a chance to win if Rivers gets hurt?
Chargers agreed to one-year contract with QB Kellen Clemens, source said. Will be his fourth season behind Philip Rivers.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) March 9, 2017
Keep checking Boltsfromtheblue.com (or just bookmark this post) for the latest in the early days of NFL Free Agency.