
#94 DT · Los Angeles Chargers
2 transactions this offseason
Height
6'3"
Weight
335 lbs
Age
32
College
Alabama
Draft
2017, Rd 2, #55
Experience
9 yrs
DT Rank
#156 / 218
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 142 | 20.0 | 368 | 48.5 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 1.0 | 26 | 4.5 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 16 | 3.0 | 26 | 7.5 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 16 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$7.5M
Guaranteed
$6.0M
AAV
$7.5M/yr
This signing grades out as about market rate for the Los Angeles Chargers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Dalvin's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL DTs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $7.5M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the DT market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a below-market price point represents solid asset management. Dalvin is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $7.5M deal ($6.0M guaranteed, 80%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Dalvin Tomlinson earns a D- for the Chargers at defensive tackle, a veteran whose production has declined significantly from his peak years. Tomlinson was once a high-quality run defender who could also provide some interior pressure, but that version of him has faded. He has been pushed around at the point of attack and has not generated any pass rush to speak of. The Chargers expected more from a veteran signing, and Tomlinson has not delivered. His best football is behind him, and Los Angeles may need to look elsewhere for interior defensive line help.
A solid depth addition that bolsters the Chargers' interior defensive line with proven NFL experience. Five headlines covered the signing, signaling moderate media interest alongside the Trey Lance backup QB news. Tomlinson's track record as a reliable run-stopper is the strongest positive indicator here. Fans are cautiously optimistic, noting the Chargers needed interior depth under new defensive schemes. Tomlinson projects as a quality rotational contributor who could earn a starting role if he performs well.
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| 3.0 |
| 28 |
| 5.5 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 13 | 2.5 | 42 | 6.5 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 16 | 2.5 | 39 | 4.5 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 16 | 3.5 | 49 | 6 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 16 | 3.5 | 49 | 6 |
| 2018 | ![]() | 16 | 0.0 | 59 | 7 |
| 2017 | ![]() | 16 | 1.0 | 50 | 1 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
D+
2024
(30% weight)
D
2023
(20% weight)