Report: Chargers DT Teair Tart gets 3-year extension

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Mon 26th January, 14:17 2026
NFL: Los Angeles Chargers Training CampJul 21, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Teair Tart (90) at training camp at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing defensive tackle Teair Tart to a three-year extension, multiple outlets reported Monday.

The Athletic reported the deal is worth up to $37.5 million, while ESPN reported Tart will receive $20 million guaranteed.


Tart, 28, started all 17 games this season and tallied 32 tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery while playing on a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

Undrafted in 2020, Tart has recorded 140 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and two interceptions in 81 games (53 starts) for the Tennessee Titans (2020-23), Houston Texans (2023) and Chargers.

--Field Level Media

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