Los Angeles Chargers sign veteran CB Eli Apple to practice squad
The Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) are signing veteran cornerback Eli Apple, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Monday.
Apple will start on the team’s practice squad.
Apple, 29, spent the 2023 season with the Miami Dolphins, suiting up in 10 games (four starts). The former Ohio State standout compiled 46 tackles (37 solo), one interception and nine passes defended. Prior to his stint in Miami, Apple spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants. The latter selected him with the 10th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Apple has appeared in 98 games (82 starts), recording 381 tackles (310 solo), seven tackles for loss, six interceptions, three forced fumbles and 60 passed defended.
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Apple went unsigned in free agency but will now get a chance to contribute with the Chargers placing Asante Samuel Jr. on injured reserve Saturday.
The Chargers’ defense has been impressive under first-year defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, ranking second in EPA/play allowed, third in success rate and first in rush EPA. Los Angeles has the league’s No. 6 ranked offense, allowing 289.2 yards per game. The Chargers have surrendered just 13.2 points per game, the fewest amount of any team in the NFL.