The Chargers added a new running back, signing Sony Michel on Wednesday.
The move came a day after the team announced its 53-man roster. Initially, Larry Rountree was among those who were on the roster, but he was waived in favor of Michel.
Michel was released by the Dolphins ahead of the mandatory cutdown time.
As a player, Michel is a no-nonsense runner who brings solid vision, burst, and physicality to the table.
Michel isn’t the type to dance around. Instead, he makes one cut and gets up the field in a hurry.
Michel has excellent patience while blocks are being set up and mental processing to read the flow of the defense.
Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley and Isaiah Spiller aren’t well-versed in the pass protection department. But Michel brings that to the table, as he is physical in blitz pickup.
Speaking of playing a physical brand of football, watch as Michel lays the wood down the field, blocking for Odell Beckham Jr.
While his role with the Bolts is still yet to be determined, Michel adds versatility and quality depth to the running room.