Chargers Make a Bold Move: What Nesta Jade Silvera Signing Means for Their Defense

The Chargers announced the addition of a defensive lineman on Monday.

Silvera was a 2023 seventh-round pick by the Raiders and he played in nine games for the team over the last two years. He had 10 tackles in those appearances, including one against the Chargers in Week 4 of the 2023 season. They have signed Nesta Jade Silvera to the 90-man roster. They waived defensive lineman Josh Fuga with an injury designation to create room for Silvera. Fuga signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent this spring. He will revert to injured reserve if he goes unclaimed on waivers. Alright, here’s the scoop from the gridiron trenches: The Chargers shook things up this Monday by adding a fresh face to their defensive line. Nesta Jade Silvera — yep, a 2023 seventh-round pick originally snagged by the Raiders — has officially joined their 90-man roster. To make space, the team waived another defensive lineman, Josh Fuga, who came aboard as an undrafted free agent earlier this year but is now hitting the injury list if no one claims him off waivers. Silvera’s no stranger; he’s logged action in nine games over the last couple of seasons, even tallying a tackle against the Chargers themselves just a few weeks back. This move could be a subtle yet strategic shuffle that might pay off down the line… or at least that’s the hope. LEARN MORE