The Los Angeles Chargers are in the process of revamping their defense under Jesse Minter and head coach Jim Harbaugh. Although the team faces the need to rework the team due to the scenario of its hard cap, there are many pending FAs that the team can just let go gently.
One of those players is LB Kenneth Murray Jr. , who has now signed a two-year contract with the Tennessee Titans.
Murray landed a two-year, $15. 5 million contract, which could be as high as $18 million with no functionality incentives.
Murray was selected by the Chargers in 2020 in the first round. Although hopes were high for the Oklahoma Sooner, he never reached his potential with the Bolts.
Murray controlled for a career-high 3 sacks last season and tied his career high in tackles with 107, but it wasn’t enough to land him a major contract.
Murray’s departure to the Titans may simply mean Joey Bosa and/or Khalil Mack are retained. Bosa was rumored to be on the verge of freeing up roof space, along with Mack, but Harbaugh is most likely willing to keep both of them.
Mack had a career-high 17 sacks last season and, despite being injured, Bosa still had 6. 5.
Murray could reinvigorate his career with the Titans, but his time with the Chargers is over.
James Brizuela has been a pro since 2019. After covering entertainment and the NFL for Sportskeeda, he now works as an assignments bureau editor for the LA Sports Report Network, which has partnered with Sports Illustrated FanNation Network, focusing on his experience in Los Angeles. sports at the school and professional level.