Chargers Sign Veteran Defensive Lineman Dalvin Tomlinson

Tomlinson brings nine years of NFL experience to Los Angeles defense

Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:00am

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The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to terms with veteran defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson, who spent the 2025 season with the Arizona Cardinals and previously played for the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants over his nine-year NFL career.

Why it matters

Tomlinson is a proven, durable defensive lineman who has started all 142 games he's played in the NFL. His addition to the Chargers' defensive front should help bolster a unit that is looking to improve upon a middle-of-the-pack performance in 2025.

The details

Tomlinson recorded 26 tackles, 1 sack, 3 quarterback hits, 3 tackles for loss, and 1 pass defensed in 17 starts for the Cardinals last season. Prior to that, he was part of the Browns' top-ranked defense in 2023. Over his career, Tomlinson has amassed 368 tackles, 20 sacks, 70 quarterback hits, and 39 tackles for loss.

  • Tomlinson spent the 2025 season with the Arizona Cardinals.
  • He played for the Cleveland Browns in 2023 and 2024.
  • Tomlinson was originally drafted by the New York Giants in the 2nd round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

The players

Dalvin Tomlinson

A 9-year veteran defensive lineman who has started all 142 games he's played in the NFL with the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, and Arizona Cardinals.

Los Angeles Chargers

An NFL team based in Los Angeles, California that plays in the AFC West division.

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The takeaway

The Chargers have added a veteran defensive lineman in Dalvin Tomlinson who should help solidify their defensive front and provide leadership and experience to the unit.