Summary
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed fullback Alec Ingold to a two-year, $7.5 million contract as part of their offseason efforts to strengthen the team around quarterback Justin Herbert. Ingold, previously with the Miami Dolphins, will rejoin coach Mike McDaniel, now the Chargers' offensive coordinator, and is expected to enhance the running game and pass protection.
Key Facts
- The Chargers signed Alec Ingold to a two-year, $7.5 million deal.
- Ingold was released by the Miami Dolphins two days before joining the Chargers.
- Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins coach, is the new Chargers offensive coordinator.
- Ingold spent four seasons with the Dolphins and previously played for the Raiders.
- Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz acted quickly to sign Ingold before the free agency window.
- The Chargers still have more than $90 million in salary cap space.
- Ingold’s contract makes him one of the highest-paid fullbacks in the NFL.
