Aug 18, 2022; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Kemon Hall (37), linebacker Cole Christiansen (50), linebacker Damon Lloyd (53), linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams (58), cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) and linebacker Nick Niemann (31) watch from the sidelines during joint practice at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Backup LB Came Up Short When It Mattered Most Vs Denver

Originally posted on FanNation Charger Report
By Alex Kirschenbaum | Last updated 1/2/24

In the second quarter of your Los Angeles Chargers' eventual 16-9 loss against the Denver Broncos this Sunday, Bolts backup blocker Nick Niemann bungled a faux snap attempt during a fourth-and-one at his team's 44-yard line.

Niemann reflected on his role in his own team's defeat, per Jeff Miller of The Los Angeles Times.

“Honestly, I just dropped the ball,” Niemann conceded. “That’s on me. I was just looking to see where I could find a crease, and I bobbled it.”

He sure did.

The 6'3", 244-pound pro out of Iowa was selected with the No. 185 pick in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft. Through 16 games this season, the 26-year-old has recorded a career-most 37 tackles (20 solo, 17 assisted), one pass deflection and one stuff.

This article first appeared on FanNation Charger Report and was syndicated with permission.

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