On Thursday afternoon, The Athletic’s Daniel Popper reported that the Chargers have added another cornerback to the team as they’ve signed for Vikings draft pick Harrison Hand after working him out earlier this week. In a corresponding move, the team waived/injured wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick.
The Chargers also signed cornerback Nehemiah Shelton on Wednesday who also worked out for the team with Hand and one other cornerback.
Hand originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick of the Vikings in 2020 out of Temple. Before joining the Owls program, he was a member of the Baylor Bears for three seasons. Since being drafted, the 6’0, 197-pound defender has also had stints with the Giants (2022), Bears (2022), and Falcons (2024).
Thus far in his NFL career, Hand has recorded 34 total tackles, four pass breakups, one interception, and one forced fumble.
The signing of both Shelton and Hand come after 2025 UDFA cornerback Eric Rogers wound up injured on a kickoff coverage during the team’s 27-13 win over the Saints this past Sunday. To make room for Shelton, the team also waived/injured fellow 2025 UDFA corner Jordan Oladokun.
