The Chargers announced they have signed LB Nate Evans to the roster.
we've signed LB Nate Evans
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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) August 25, 2021
In a corresponding move, the Chargers waived DL Frederick Smith.
Evans, 23, signed on with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of Central Florida back in April of last year. He was among their final roster cuts coming out of training camp and re-signed to the practice squad.
Jacksonville re-signed him to a futures deal back in January but elected to cut him loose in May. He was claimed by the Seahawks and had a stint in Seattle.
During his college career at Central Florida, Evans recorded 247 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, eight pass defenses, three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, and scored one defensive touchdown.
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Who is Fredrick Smith? He is not listed in the Game Books for either preseason game.
There is a T.J. Smith DL.
Nothing on the team site.
Fredrick Smith is T.J. Smith. The Chargers website specifically referred to him as Fredrick, which is why we used this. Link: https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-lb-nate-evans