Los Angeles Chargers sign cornerback Kristian Fulton to one-year contract

Fulton is a player with everything to prove.

He's dealt with multiple injuries in recent seasons and has not proven himself to return to his prior form from early in his NFL career. 

In 2021, he looked like an emerging, breakout defender for the Tennessee Titans. Quarterbacks had just a 69.6 passer rating when throwing towards him. He also broke up eleven passes during that season. Meanwhile, in 2023, Fulton allowed a 129.3 passer rating and broke up just two passes. He also had a missed tackle rate of 20.4% - not pretty. 

Between his battle with soft tissue injuries and a tough 2023 season, things didn't work out for Fulton in Tennessee. Perhaps a fresh start in LA will be just what he needs to reach his potential. -- Sam Phalen, A to Z Sports

Fulton turned down a few offers in order to join the Chargers. He clearly believes in the staff and roster around him in LA. 

Regardless, Fulton has to show growth in 2024. With that, he has to stay available. If he accomplishes both of those tasks, he will get a prettier paycheck during next year's offseason.