Jalen Reagor has discovered a brand new gig. The huge receiver is signing with the Chargers apply squad, according to SiriusXM’s Adam Caplan. Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz adds that the eventual plan will see Reagor working his strategy to the energetic roster.
The receiver spent the previous year-plus in New England, splitting time between the energetic roster and apply squad. After moving into 11 video games in 2023, he as soon as once more discovered himself on New England’s apply squad to start the 2024 marketing campaign. He was minimize by the Patriots final week after posting a cryptic (and doubtlessly essential) social media publish (via NBC Sports Boston).
The twenty first general choose within the 2020 draft, Reagor has struggled to reside as much as his draft pedigree. The receiver solely lasted two seasons with the Eagles, hauling in 64 catches whereas additionally returning 35 punts and 12 kickoffs. He acquired into 17 video games with the Vikings in 2022, however was restricted to solely eight catches. He completed his Patriots tenure with seven whole receptions.
He’ll have an opportunity to revive his profession in Los Angeles. Josh Palmer has been coping with elbow and calf accidents and, after gutting by means of his points in Week 2, he was inactive for Week 3. Each Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey have already proven promise this season, but when Palmer is compelled to overlook extra time, Reagor may step up forward of the likes of Simi Fehoko, Derius Davis and Brenden Rice. The crew additionally has DJ Chark stashed on injured reserve; the huge receiver is eligible to return to apply after Week 4.
