Just two days after the news broke of Hunter Henry signing with the Patriots, the Chargers have found their new short-term replacement in former Saints tight end Jared Cook. Cook is being signed to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million with $4.5 million guaranteed.
The #Chargers have their replacement for Hunter Henry, as they have agreed to terms with FA Jared Cook, source said. He gets a 1-year deal worth $6M witht $4.5M fully guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021
The 6’5, 255-pound veteran is coming to Los Angeles after spending the past two seasons in New Orleans with new Chargers offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.