The Chargers agreed to terms Sunday with tight end Gerald Everett, his representatives, SportsTrust Advisors, announced.
Everett was a second-round pick of the Rams in 2017 and spent four seasons with the team before signing with Seattle a year ago.
He had career highs in receptions (48), yards receiving (478) and touchdown catches (four) in 2021. Everett, 27, also played a single-season career-best 75% of the offense snaps last season.
His deal is for two years and $12 million, with $8 million guaranteed, according to the NFL Network.
Everett will effectively replace veteran Jared Cook, a 2021 free-agent signee who spent one season with the Chargers. The team’s other tight ends include Donald Parham Jr. and Tre’ McKitty.
Free agent Stephen Anderson remains on the market. Anderson has been with the Chargers the last three seasons, emerging as a versatile piece on offense and a special-teams contributor.
Along with Everett, the Chargers have added cornerback J.C. Jackson, defensive…