Chargers Decline Jerry Tillery's Fifth-Year Option
3 years agoThe Los Angeles Chargers declined the fifth-year option for defensive lineman Jerry Tillery on Monday, according to a source. However, Tillery remains firmly in the team's long-term plans after coming off his most productive year with 51 tackles and 4.5 sacks. "I expect an even bigger role this year," general manager Tom Telesco said recently. In his three seasons with the Bolts, Tillery has 98 tackles (52 solo), 12 tackles for loss, 31 QB hits, 9.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 47 games (29 starts) for the Los Angeles defense.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport