In wake of trading J.C. Jackson to the Patriots, the Chargers claimed Essang Bassey off waivers from the Broncos.
In correspondence, Los Angeles waived defensive tackle Christopher Hinton.
Bassey has played with the Bolts before, appearing in one game and amassing a tackle in the 2021 season.
Bassey began his professional career in 2020 with Denver as an undrafted free agent out of Wake Forest.
In 31 career games with the Broncos, Bassey made four starts and totaled 46 tackles, an interception, four tackles for loss, four passes defended and a fumble recovery.