Tony Jefferson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Season-high eight stops Week 16 Jefferson accumulated eight tackles (four solo) during the Chargers' 34-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.

Impact Jefferson ended up leading the Chargers with a season-high eight tackles during Sunday's victory. Across the four games since the Chargers' Week 12 bye, the veteran safety has accumulated 21 tackles (14 solo) and three pass defenses (two interceptions). Jefferson will look to add to his tackling total against the Texans on Saturday.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Jefferson's explosive NFL odyssey, from player to scout to play-making, bird-flipping 'second chance' It’s likely no NFL player has endured more of an emotional roller coaster over the past two weeks than Jefferson.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

Tony Jefferson sends loud message to 5-star safety eyeing Oklahoma 2027 safety Honor Fa’alave Johnson includes Sooners in top 10

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Surging Chargers defense is turning coordinator Jesse Minter into a hot head coaching candidate

There’s a good reason why Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has been on those lists of prospective head coaching candidates all season long

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Chargers' Tony Jefferson savagely claps back at Chiefs fan on social media Tony Jefferson didn't just flip the bird at Chiefs fans on Sunday, he also clapped back at them on social media.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Tony Jefferson's apology meltdown proves he still doesn't get it Tony Jefferson's hollow apology is embarrassing for the Chargers following the team's win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Jim Harbaugh echoes Chargers fans, defends Tony Jefferson after polarizing ejection ”I saw a football play is what I saw,” Harbaugh said of the hit that got Chargers S Tony Jefferson ejected vs. the Chiefs.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Tony Jefferson Apologized for Gesture Directed at Chiefs Fans Following Ejection Chargers safety Tony Jefferson apologized to Chiefs fans for gesture aimed at them following his ejection on Sunday.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • SI.COM

Chargers' Tony Jefferson ejected for hit on Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton Chargers safety Tony Jefferson was ejected from Sunday's game against the Chiefs for a helmet-to-helmet hit against Tyquan Thornton.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Mahomes tears ACL as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory

The Los Angeles Chargers eliminate the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention with a 16-13 victory on Sunday, with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tearing the ACL in his lef...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets another pick Monday Jefferson recorded five tackles (five solo) and an interception during Monday's 22-19 win versus the Eagles.

Impact Jefferson recorded an interception for the second straight game in Week 14, this time catching a red-zone pass that was tipped up by 2024 fifth-rounder Cam Hart to clinch a Chargers win in overtime. His role in Week 15 at Kansas City may largely depend on the health of teammate Elijah Molden (hamstring).

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers come through with a mythic win over Eagles, fueled by more heroics from QB Justin Herbert

The legend of the Los Angeles Chargers’ 22-19 overtime win against the Philadelphia Eagles will almost certainly outlast the reality

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

How Tony Jefferson Had Visions of Game-Sealing Overtime Interception The veteran safety secured the Chargers primetime win over the Eagles with a red-zone interception

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Eagles-Chargers Stock Market: Catastrophe In Cali, Turnover-Ridden Performance Sinks Philly Cameron Dicker kicked a go-ahead 54-yard field goal — his fifth of the game — and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • SI.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Cam Hart's Incredible Deflection Results in a Tony Jefferson Game-Sealing INT on Hurts Cornerback Cam Hart tips Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' pass to cornerback Tony Jefferson to seal the Chargers 22-19 win in overtime.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers, Eagles in giving mood with three-turnover play

Unable to wrap your hands around the season’s hottest gift

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Tony Jefferson's message to Justin Herbert will have Chargers fans buzzing After his game-sealing play on Monday Night Football, Chargers safety Tony Jefferson gave his quarterback one heck of a vote of confidence.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Chargers drastically improve playoff odds after wild overtime win over Eagles Safety Tony Jefferson's deflected interception in OT beat the Eagles and improved the Chargers' odds of making the AFC Playoffs to 79 percen...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • SI.COM

4 Takeaways From the Chargers' Win Over the Eagles

Here are our takeaways from the Chargers' overtime win over the Eagles with Jalen Hurts throwing four interceptions.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Chargers' Win Over the Eagles

Chargers' Dicker kicks winning field goal, Jefferson's interception seals 22-19 OT win over Eagles

Cameron Dicker kicked a decisive 54-yard field goal, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 22-19 win over the Philadelphia Eagles

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Game Recap: Chargers Outlast Eagles in Overtime as Tony Jefferson Gets Game-Winning INT The Chargers are now 9-4 after a wild overtime win over the Eagles in primetime

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Tony Jefferson on His Interception: "You Gotta Take a Chance" Safety Tony Jefferson speaks with the media following the Week 13 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders. He reflects on the how beneficial r...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Tony Jefferson Intercepts Deep Pass Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith's deep pass is deflected up into the air and picked off by Bolts safety Tony Jefferson who makes an...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Jefferson (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Surging Chargers defense is turning coordinator Jesse Minter into a hot head coaching candidate

Mahomes tears ACL as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory

Chargers come through with a mythic win over Eagles, fueled by more heroics from QB Justin Herbert

Chargers, Eagles in giving mood with three-turnover play

4 Takeaways From the Chargers' Win Over the Eagles

Chargers' Dicker kicks winning field goal, Jefferson's interception seals 22-19 OT win over Eagles