Chargers to keep backup QB Chase Daniel, Jalen Guyton, Storm Norton, Donald Parham Jr.

The Chargers introduced Tuesday that they’ve positioned tenders on offensive deal with Storm Norton, extensive receiver Jalen Guyton and tight finish Donald Parham Jr., which means every will stay with the crew.

In addition they launched proper deal with Bryan Bulaga, opening $10.75 million of cap house. In one other transfer that was anticipated, quarterback Chase Daniel agreed to a one-year contract to return as Justin Herbert’s backup.

Norton began 18 video games — 16 at proper deal with and two at left deal with — as an harm substitute over the past two seasons. He crammed in for Bulaga final season after the veteran went down within the opener.

Norton stays the crew’s prime choice at proper deal with, although the Chargers are within the means of rebuilding their roster.

Relying on how the remainder of the offseason unfolds, Norton or Trey Pipkins may find yourself being the main alternative at swing deal with.

Guyton, who has appeared in 35 video games for the Chargers, is their speediest receiver. He has 59 profession receptions for 959 yards and 6 touchdowns.

The Chargers are anticipated so as to add extra pace at receiver within the coming weeks, maybe with their first-round decide (No. 17 total) within the NFL draft subsequent month.

Parham has 47 receptions for 349 yards and 6 touchdowns in his two seasons with the Chargers. He missed the ultimate three video games of 2021 after struggling a concussion towards Kansas Metropolis.

The Chargers even have tight finish Tre’ McKitty on their roster. A 2021 third-round decide, McKitty assumed a much bigger position as his rookie season progressed and distinguished himself as a blocker.

Veterans Stephen Anderson and Jared Prepare dinner are free brokers. Anderson was a key contributor on particular groups the final two seasons and stays accessible. Prepare dinner isn’t anticipated to return.

Bulaga was one of many Chargers’ largest free-agent signings in 2020, coming to the crew after spending 9 years with Inexperienced Bay.

However accidents marred his time in Southern California, Bulaga restricted to 59% of the Chargers’ offensive snaps two years in the past and to 1 recreation final season.

Extra wage cap house was wanted after the Chargers traded for Khalil Mack final week and agreed to phrases with free brokers J.C. Jackson, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson on Monday.

In remodeling the roster, the Chargers proceed to search for defensive assist together with choices to bolster the appropriate aspect of their offensive line, amongst different wants.

Daniel, 35, appeared in a single recreation in 2021. He has been a backup all through a profession that started in 2010 with New Orleans.