The Chargers are signing defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko from the practice squad to the active roster, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, per Fehoko’s agents.
The move comes in wake of Austin Johnson’s season-ending injury, which was sustained in last Sunday’s victory over the Falcons.
While the run defense is struggling statistically, Johnson had been a crucial piece with the physicality to clog gaps in the middle of the defensive line and get into the backfield to make plays.
Fehoko was a key rotational run defender for the Bolts last season. On 65 run snaps, he had a stop percentage of 16.1, which ranked fourth, according to Pro Football Focus.
Breiden Fehoko made the most of every time he was on the field. He is more than deserving of more snaps next season. pic.twitter.com/5kA62Ft9sH
— Gavino Borquez (@GavinoBorquez) January 17, 2022
