Chargers Sign Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis
The Los Angeles team added the former Ravens and Titans defensive back after a workout visit, following his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
The Los Angeles Chargers signed cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis. Armour-Davis returns to the field after tearing his Achilles tendon while playing for the Tennessee Titans.
Why it matters
The signing adds depth to the Chargers' secondary and gives Armour-Davis a chance to resume his NFL career after a significant injury. For Los Angeles fans, it is a roster move that could influence the team's defensive options for the rest of the season.
Armour-Davis ran the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine and was drafted in the 4th round, No. 119 overall, in 2022. His recovery timeline from the Achilles injury and his expected Chargers role remain unstated in available information.
The players
Jalyn Armour-Davis
A cornerback who was drafted out of Alabama by the Baltimore Ravens and has since played for the Tennessee Titans.
Los Angeles Chargers
The NFL franchise based in Los Angeles that competes in the American Football Conference West division.
The details
Armour-Davis, a 6-foot, 197-pound cornerback, was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2022 and later cut in 2025. He worked out for the Buffalo Bills on October 6 and for the Chargers on October 13 before the team signed him.
Timeline
2021: Armour-Davis led his team with 3 interceptions and earned All-SEC honors.
2022 NFL Draft: The Ravens selected him in the fourth round, No. 119 overall.
2025: The Ravens cut him during final roster cuts.
Week 17, 2025: He tore his Achilles tendon against the New Orleans Saints while with the Titans.
October 13, 2026: He worked out for the Chargers.
Season Trajectory
Teams frequently add cornerbacks coming back from Achilles injuries to bolster depth during the middle of the season. Armour-Davis's move to the Chargers follows that pattern as Los Angeles looks to fill secondary needs.
The signing gives the Chargers another cornerback option in their secondary, which could affect depth charts and game-day rotations. Fantasy managers tracking defensive backs may need to monitor how quickly Armour-Davis earns playing time.
The takeaway
Roster depth matters most when injuries strike, and signings like this show how teams fill gaps quickly. Readers following the Chargers should watch for updates on Armour-Davis's role and health as the season progresses.
Further reading
For more Los Angeles-area coverage of the team's roster moves, see Football.
