AFC Notes: Chargers, Dolphins, Jets

Chargers

• Michael Lombardi reports that the Chargers are in the mix to take a quarterback this year.
• According to Lombardi, the Chargers hosted Louisville’s Lamar Jackson, Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield, Wyoming’s Josh Allen and Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph for visits this year.
• Chargers DC Gus Bradley said Monday that Desmond King and Rayshawn Jenkins could fill in for them at free safety if needed. (Jack Wang)
• Regarding re-signing veteran TE Antonio Gates, Telesco said they haven’t had much contact recently: “I just don’t have an update on it right now.” (Jack Wang)

Dolphins

• Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald writes that the Dolphins have privately identified linebacker as their biggest need in the draft.
• Jackson mentions that if the Dolphins were to draft a quarterback in the first three rounds, Brock Osweiler and David Fales would clearly be on notice.
• Some other players who could be on notice, depending on what Miami does in the draft, include LB Stephone Anthony, LB Chase Allen, CB Cordrea Tankersley, and S T.J. McDonald.

Jets

• Jets GM Mike Maccagnan was non-committal on the futures of QBs Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty Monday. (Rich Cimini)
• Maccagnan praised the depth and quality of this year’s running back class. He also suggested they could take a running back in the third round. (Rich Cimini)