The Los Angeles Chargers announced Friday that they’ve signed third-round WR Josh Palmer to a rookie deal.
signed โ @Flowercitysown | #BoltUp pic.twitter.com/Sgwvp5525A
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) July 23, 2021
The Chargers have now signed all but two of their 2021 draft picks:
Round | Player | Pos. | Note |
1 | Rashawn Slater | OT | |
2 | Asante Samuel Jr | CB | Signed |
3 | Josh Palmer | WR | Signed |
3 | Tre’ McKitty | TE | |
4 | Chris Rumph II | EDGE | Signed |
5 | Brendan Jaimes | G | Signed |
6 | Nick Niemann | LB | Signed |
6 | Larry Rountree | RB | Signed |
7 | Mark Webb | DB | Signed |
Palmer, 21, was a four-year starter at Tennessee and led them in receiving yards for 2020. The Chargers selected Palmer with the No. 77 overall pick in the third round.
Palmer is expected to sign a four-year, $5,033,459 contract that includes a $1,020,697 signing bonus.
During his four-year career at Tennessee, Palmer recorded 99 receptions for 1,514 yards (15.3 YPC) and seven touchdowns.
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