"After losing defensive tackle Poona Ford to the Rams in free agency last offseason, the Chargers' interior defensive line was one of this team's biggest weakness on paper. They drafted rookie Jamaree Caldwell in the third round to help mitigate that and signed defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand, but Tart quickly emerged as one of the Chargers' most important players and had the best season of his career."
"Tart signaled his excitement about the deal on social media, posting "Bolt Up!" on Monday morning. Tart was particularly effective as a run stopper, pushing through opposing interior linemen to regularly blow-up runs in the backfield. He had 12 run stops, which ranked seventh in the NFL, according to TruMedia. The next closest Chargers' defender was Caldwell, who had nine."
"Tart's best game this season came in the 16-3 wild-card playoff loss to the New England Patriots, He batted a pass that led to a Daiyan Henley interception, secured his first sack since the 2024 season and had two tackles for loss among his four total tackles. This begins a pivotal offseason for the Chargers, who are currently interviewing for a new defensive coordinator following the Ravens' hiring of Jesse Minter as head coach."
The Los Angeles Chargers signed defensive tackle Teair Tart to a three-year extension worth up to $37.5 million with $20 million guaranteed. Tart rose into a key role after the team lost Poona Ford, outplaying rookie Jamaree Caldwell and veteran Da'Shawn Hand. He excelled as a run defender, totaling 12 run stops (seventh in the NFL). Tart produced a standout performance in the 16-3 wild-card loss to New England, batting a pass that led to an interception, recording a sack and two tackles for loss. The Chargers enter a pivotal offseason while interviewing defensive coordinator candidates and aiming to retain core defensive pieces.
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