Tag: Jerrod Clark

Panthers reportedly signing former Chargers defender

The Panthers are reportedly set to dish out their 13th reserve/future contract of the offseason.

According to KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson, the Carolina Panthers are signing defensive lineman Jerrod Clark to a reserve/future deal today.

The Dorchester, Mass. native played his college ball at nearby Coastal Carolina University from 2018 to 2022. There, he amassed 105 combined tackles (18 for a loss) and three passes defensed over 38 total games.

Despite being named a third-team All-Sun Belt selection in his final campaign for the Chanticleers, Clark went undrafted in the spring of 2023. The 6-foot-3, 340-pounder would, however, sign with the Los Angeles Chargers at the conclusion of that year’s draft.

He has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game, as he spent his rookie season on Los Angeles’ practice squad and would be waived the following summer.

The United Football League’s Arlington Renegades signed Clark to a deal this past December.

Clark is now the 13th player the Panthers will have inked to a reserve/future deal this offseason. He joins the following signings:

  • RB Emani Bailey
  • WR T.J. Luther
  • WR Dax Milne
  • TE Dominique Dafney
  • TE Jordan Matthews
  • TE James Mitchell
  • G Ja’Tyre Carter
  • G Brandon Walton
  • C Andrew Raym
  • OLB Carlos Basham
  • LB Kenny Dyson
  • LB Thomas Incoom

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Chargers practice squad tracker: Latest additions to roster

Keep track of all the signings to the Chargers practice squad right here.

After setting their initial 53-man roster, the Chargers began constructing their 17-man practice squad. They signed 12 and added three over the past two days.

Here’s the full list of the players signed to the Bolts practice squad:

EDGE Brevin Allen

RT Zack Bailey

WR Terrell Bynum

DT Jerrod Clark

DT Christian Covington

QB Max Duggan

WR Keelan Doss

EDGE Andrew Farmer

CB Matt Hankins

TE Hunter Kampmoyer

DT CJ Okoye (IPP)

G/T Austen Pleasants

WR Alex Erickson

S Dean Marlowe

TE Nick Vannett

Projecting the Chargers’ 17-man practice squad

The Chargers can start constructing their practice squad on Wednesday. Here is who we think will make it.

The Chargers trimmed their roster to 53 on Tuesday, but the work in building the roster is not yet done. More moves will come before the opening of the season, beginning with the construction of LA’s practice squad on Wednesday afternoon.

While the NFL has a limit of 16 players on the practice squad, Los Angeles has an exemption to add defensive lineman CJ Okoye as a 17th player through the International Player Pathway Program. For that reason, this projection includes 17 players.

5 position battles to watch during Chargers training camp

While many starting spots are locked up before the Chargers take the field, here are a few that will be contested throughout the next month.

The Chargers officially begin training camp Wednesday with their first practice of the season.

With two new coordinators in Costa Mesa, things could look much different than they did last season as LA looks to finally turn a talented roster on paper into a legitimate contender.

While many starting spots are locked up before the Chargers take the field, here are a few that will be hotly contested throughout the next month.

1 player to watch at each position during Chargers’ 2023 training camp: Defense

Here are the defensive players to watch for at Chargers training camp.

After a few months of retooling the roster, the Chargers are set to begin training camp, which kicks off this Wednesday, July 26, at Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, CA.

During that time, starting spots and roster spots, in general, will be earned. We’re listing a player to watch for at each position.

We started with the offense. Next up is the defense.

4 undrafted free agents who could make Chargers 2023 roster

Which undrafted free agents have decent chances to make the Chargers 53-man roster in 2023?

The Chargers added seven new members throughout the 2023 NFL draft. Following the event, they notched an additional 18 undrafted free agents who will all be fighting for a spot.

Los Angeles has had great success in bringing in hidden gems that went undrafted, including legendary tight end Antonio Gates and running back Austin Ekeler.

With that, here are four UDFAs that could see their names on the 53-man roster when the 2023 season rolls around.

Here are the jersey numbers for the Chargers’ 2023 undrafted rookies

Here are the current jersey numbers for the Chargers undrafted rookies.

After selecting seven players in the draft, the Chargers signed 18 undrafted rookies.

Here are the current jersey numbers for each one of them, which will be in numerical order.

EDGE Brevin Allen (90)

S Tyler Baker-Williams (44)

OL Johari Branch (61)

CB Cameron Brown (38)

WR Terrell Bynum (35)

DL Jerrod Clark (72)

RB Elijah Dotson (42)

LB Nathan East (46)

TE Michael Ezeike (46)

EDGE Andrew Farmer (92)

S AJ Finley (24)

RB Tyler Hoosman (44)

LB Mikel Jones (49)

DL Terrance Lang (69)

OT Nicolas Meslop (66)

CB Tiawan Mullen (41)

CB AJ Uzodinma (35)

WR Pokey Wilson (83)

2023 NFL draft: Analyzing the Chargers’ UDFA class

The Chargers are hoping to land a hidden gem or two in 2023.

The rookie class doesn’t end with the final selection. In fact, the announcement of Mr. Irrelevant only kicks off a more frenzied event: the undrafted free agent (UDFA) scramble.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the Chargers’ rookie free-agent signings.

Chargers sign 18 undrafted free agents after 2023 NFL draft

After drafting seven players, the Los Angeles Chargers signed 18 who went undrafted.

The Chargers wasted little time in filling out their roster after their haul in the 2023 NFL draft, signing 18 undrafted free agents.

Below are the members that Los Angeles signed Saturday night.

EDGE Brevin Allen, Campbell

S Tyler Baker-Williams, North Carolina State

OL Johari Branch, Maryland

CB Cameron Brown, Ohio State

WR Terrell Bynum, USC

DL Jerrod Clark, Coastal Carolina

RB Elijah Dotson, Northern Colorado

LB Nathan East, Samford

TE Michael Ezeike, UCLA

EDGE Andrew Farmer, Lane College

S AJ Finley, Mississippi

RB Tyler Hoosman, North Dakota

LB Mikel Jones, Syracuse

DL Terrance Lang, Colorado

OT Nicolas Meslop, Delta State

CB Tiawan Mullen, Indiana

CB AJ Uzodinma, Ball State

WR Pokey Wilson, Florida State

30 Browns prospects in 30 days: Jerrod Clark, DT, Coastal Carolina

Clark could help the Browns turn around their poor run defense.

Signing defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson was a positive step for the Cleveland Browns in turning around their run defense and defensive line play. But the team still has long-term and short-term depth questions they need to answer at the position. If the Browns want to look for more run-stuffing players with pass-rush upside in the 2023 NFL Draft, Jerrod Clark is an excellent day-three option in the draft.

Clark comes in at 6-foot-4 and 334 pounds and plays with a tremendous motor playing through the whistle on every snap. He has a ton of raw power and with his long arms, the tools for an impact player are there. He understands his assignments and maintains his gap integrity while anchoring the middle against the run.

He needs refinement on his technique and hand placement but he has a quick first step and if developed could turn into a three-down player at the next level. It will be a big jump from a smaller school but if you are betting on a player with traits in the draft Clark would be a prime candidate.

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