Chargers add depth on defense, sign LB Troy Reeder
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have signed linebacker Troy Reeder, who spent three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.
The staff introduced the deal on Tuesday.
Reeder was initially a restricted free agent, however the Rams determined to not supply him a contract extension, which made him an unrestricted free agent.
The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Reeder provides depth at linebacker together with expertise and flexibility on particular groups. He began seven video games in 2020, when Chargers coach Brandon Staley was the Rams’ defensive coordinator, and a career-high 13 final season when the Rams received their first Tremendous Bowl title for the reason that 1999 season.
Reeder set profession highs in tackles (91) and tackles for loss (six) final season.
The Chargers additionally signed extensive receiver Jalen Guyton and tight finish Donald Parham, who have been unique rights free brokers. Guyton had 31 receptions for 448 yards and three touchdowns final season. Parham had 20 catches for 190 yards and three touchdowns, however suffered a scary season-ending damage through the Dec. 16 sport towards Kansas Metropolis.
___
Extra AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://apnews.com/hub/pro-32 and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
