Former Tennessee Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton (26). George Walker IV-USA TODAY Sports

The Chargers hosted Kristian Fulton on a free-agent visit earlier this week, and that meeting has produced an agreement. 

The former Titans cornerback is headed to Los Angeles on a one-year deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fulton played out his four-year rookie contract with Tennessee, but 2023 did not go according to plan. 

The former second-rounder missed time due to a benching as well as a stint on injured reserve, limiting him to 12 contests. He started 11 of those, however, reprising the first-team role he held for much of his time in Nashville. 

Fulton could provide the Chargers with a low-cost starter in the secondary as a result of this deal.

ESPN’s Turron Davenport reports Fulton declined offers from the Bengals, Broncos and Cardinals before agreeing to this one-year Chargers pact. 

That could point to a notable financial component of the deal, but in any case, it demonstrates the market he commanded despite an up-and-down tenure in Tennessee. 

The 25-year-old posted four interceptions and 25 pass breakups in 42 Titans games, but he struggled in coverage (114.1 passer rating allowed) last season in particular.

The Chargers moved on from J.C. Jackson midway through the 2023 campaign, while veteran Michael Davis signed with the Commanders in free agency. Those departures left Los Angeles needing a new first-team option to work alongside Asante Samuel Jr. and Ja’Sir Taylor

Fulton — who saw notable time in the slot as a rookie but has primarily been used on the perimeter since then — will look to lock down a starting spot this offseason.

The LSU alum could help his market value considerably with a healthy and productive stint in Los Angeles. Given his age, a multi-year pact could come his way if 2024 were to include an end to the injury issues that have marred his career so far. Fulton has yet to play more than 13 contests in a campaign.

As the Chargers continue to retool on both sides of the ball with a new coaching staff and front office in place, the team has taken a flier on an upside addition during the second wave of free agency.

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