Three former Chargers find new homes
Three former San Diego Chargers were signed to new teams this week. Linebacker Donald Butler, tight end John Phillips and safety Jimmy Wilson will be entering training camp with a new franchise.
According to ESPN’s Adam Caplan, Donald Butler will be headed to the Arizona Cardinals. While Jimmy Wilson will be heading to the Benglas according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson.
The #Bengals have signed free agent S Jimmy Wilson, per team.
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) July 28, 2016
John Phillips finds his new home in Denver as per Andrew Mason of DenverBroncos.com.
In 2014, the San Diego Chargers signed Butler to a massive 7-year contract extension. After being one of the biggest disappointments in recent memory, San Diego released him. Butler played extremely poorly in 2015 and appeared to be unmotivated. He will have his work cut out for him if he wants to be a part of the tough Arizona defense.
Jimmy Wilson struggled in 2015 as well. Wilson had a pretty big role on the Chargers but failed to make a positive impact. Wilson got beat by receivers and tight ends alike far too often but he should be a good backup in Cincinnati.
Many may not know his name, but John Phillips is a fine third string tight end. He is a capable blocker and did his job for the Bolts since 2013. He also played special teams which is always a plus. The Broncos tight end situation isn’t settled and maybe Phillips could win a roster spot.
It’s probably a positive that Butler and Wilson aren’t going to be on the San Diego roster due to their bad play in 2015. Phillips was mainly a non-factor on offense and with the addition of Jeff Cumblerland and Hunter Henry, wouldn’t have made the team anyway.
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