It’s important for general managers to realize that their draft picks or free agent signings are hindering the growth of the team; for the Los Angeles Chargers, safety Jahleel Addae became that hindrance. Addae was an important part of the Chargers’ defense in 2017, racking up 96 tackles as a strong safety. In 2018, however, not only did Derwin James completely change the landscape at safety, but emerging star Adrian Phillips turned into a better tackler and coverage player as Addae regressed in one of his worst seasons. That, along with the return of former Philadelphia Eagles free safety Jaylen Watkins, made No.
Release of Addae shows growth in Chargers’ GM Tom Telesco
