Hand is the fourth Alabama alumnus to get a contract from the Chargers this week, with center Bradley Bozeman and punter JK Scott re-signing with Los Angeles and running back Najee Harris coming aboard in free agency. Justin Eboigbe joined the Chargers’ defensive line last season as a fourth-round draft choice from Alabama.

The Los Angeles Chargers have added defensive lineman Naquan Jones (6 foot 3, 313 pounds) to their roster, as announced

The Los Angeles Chargers lost Poona Ford earlier in free agency as the defensive tackle signed with the Los Angeles Rams. They were able to retain Teair Tart, who should take over as the starter, but needed depth behind him.

Linebacker Denzel Perryman's second stint with the Chargers will extend to a second season. The Chargers announced on Wednesday that they have agreed to a new deal with the veteran. Perryman spent his first six seasons with the club after being selected in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft and then returned to the team last year.

The Chargers are bringing back versatile linebacker Troy Dye on a two-year deal and linebacker Denzel Perryman on a one-year deal.

The Chargers re-signed linebacker Denzel Perryman, the team announced on Wednesday. It is a one-year deal worth $3.65 million for Perryman. Perryman appeared in 11 games and was an integral part of the run defense before a groin injury sidelined him for the rest of the season.