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Tony Jefferson

Los Angeles ChargersS

NFL performance trends

2026 regular season · 2 recorded appearances. Latest: 2026-09-20.

Total tackles

4.5 avg · last 2 observed

2026-09-13 vs ARI: 3 3ARI 2026-09-20 vs LV: 6 6LV

Season avg: 4.5 · Home: 4.5 (2) · Away: — (0)

Solo tackles

2.0 avg · last 2 observed

2026-09-13 vs ARI: 1 1ARI 2026-09-20 vs LV: 3 3LV

Season avg: 2.0 · Home: 2.0 (2) · Away: — (0)

Passes defended

0.5 avg · last 2 observed

2026-09-13 vs ARI: 1 1ARI 2026-09-20 vs LV: 0 0LV

Season avg: 0.5 · Home: 0.5 (2) · Away: — (0)

Interceptions

0.0 avg · last 2 observed

2026-09-13 vs ARI: 0 0ARI 2026-09-20 vs LV: 0 0LV

Season avg: 0.0 · Home: 0.0 (2) · Away: — (0)

View regular-season game log
2026 regular-season observations. — means not reported.
DateOpponentTotal tacklesSolo tacklesPasses defendedInterceptions
2026-09-20LV6300
2026-09-13ARI3110

ESPN · Checked 2026-09-24. Preseason, playoffs and missing values are excluded. Historical averages are not projections. Game log source

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Tony Jefferson Bio

Tony Jefferson is an NFL safety for the Los Angeles Chargers. As of September 28, 2026, he is listed on the Chargers’ active roster wearing No. 23. The Chargers re-signed Jefferson on March 18, 2026, after he returned from retirement to join the club in 2024. Born January 27, 1992, in Chula Vista, California, Jefferson is listed at 5-foot-11 and 212 pounds.

Jefferson played three seasons at Oklahoma from 2010 through 2012. He earned Freshman All-America recognition and shared Big 12 Co-Defensive Freshman of the Year honors before leaving school for the 2013 NFL Draft. He was not selected, then began his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals. His career has also included stints with the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants. The Chargers describe him as a respected veteran whose tone-setting approach and leadership are valued in the safety room; his profile reflects a physical, experienced defensive-back style with coverage versatility.

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Tony Jefferson Questions & Answers

What team does Tony Jefferson play for?

As of September 28, 2026, Tony Jefferson is an active safety for the Los Angeles Chargers.

What position does Tony Jefferson play?

Jefferson plays safety.

How tall is Tony Jefferson?

Tony Jefferson is listed at 5-foot-11 and 212 pounds.

When and where was Tony Jefferson born?

Tony Jefferson was born January 27, 1992, in Chula Vista, California.

Where did Tony Jefferson play college football?

Jefferson played at the University of Oklahoma from 2010 through 2012 and entered the 2013 NFL Draft after his junior season.

Was Tony Jefferson drafted into the NFL?

No. Jefferson went undrafted in 2013 and signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent.

What is Tony Jefferson’s playing style?

The Chargers characterize Jefferson as a tone-setting veteran leader in the safety room. His career role has centered on physical defensive play, coverage work and experienced communication in the secondary.