The Chargers signed former Tennessee Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton on Thursday, addressing one of their pressing offseason needs. Fulton, a second-round draft pick from LSU in 2020, started 37 of 42 games in which he was fit to play during his first four seasons in the NFL.
The contract is for one season, per an NFL Network report.
Fulton, 25, had 46 tackles, including 37 solo, in 12 games this past season. Overall, he had 150 tackles, including 116 solo, in his four-season career with the Titans. He also had four interceptions and one fumble recovery in 42 games. He elected to pursue free agency earlier this month.
The Chargers lost one of their top cornerbacks to free agency when Michael Davis signed with the Washington Commanders earlier this month, leaving only Deane Leonard, Asante Samuel Jr. and Ja’Sir Taylor with NFL experience at the position. The addition of Fulton increases their depth.
It’s likely the Chargers will seek additional depth at cornerback in the NFL draft April 25-27 in Detroit. They have the fifth overall pick, but they might trade down in favor of additional picks that could enable them to address additional roster holes, including at cornerback and wide receiver.
The Chargers begin offseason workouts under new coach Jim Harbaugh next week in Costa Mesa.
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