The Chargers and veteran defensive lineman Morgan Fox agreed to terms on a new contract on Wednesday, the first day free agents could sign a new deal. Fox’s agent, David Canter, broke the news on social media, congratulating his client on “going back to Cali.”
Fox played a key role in the Chargers’ rally for their first playoff berth since the 2018 season, solidifying their defensive line after season-ending injuries to Christian Covington (pectoral), Austin Johnson (knee) and Otito Ogbonnia (knee) threatened to derail their season heading into the final weeks.
The 28-year-old Fox had 6½ sacks among his 38 tackles (24 solo) during the 2022 season. Only edge rusher Khalil Mack had more for the Chargers, with eight, as they helped to lead the short-handed Chargers in their comeback with four victories in their final five games to finish the regular season with a 10-7 record.
Fox will be back with the Chargers for a second season after playing one year with the Carolina Panthers and four with the Rams, who signed him as an undrafted free agent from Colorado State-Pueblo in 2016.
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In addition, the Chargers announced they re-signed quarterback Easton Stick, who will enter training camp with a chance to serve as Justin Herbert’s primary backup for the 2023 season. Chase Daniel was Herbert’s primary backup this past season, but he became an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.
Stick, 27, has played only one game in the NFL since the Chargers drafted him in the fifth round from North Dakota State in 2019. He completed one pass in a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2020 season. He was inactive for all 17 regular-season games this past season.