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NFL insider argues Chargers' overlooked free-agent signing could key playoff run

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By Andrew Parsaud | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 3:30 PM ET

The Los Angeles Chargers made two additions to the secondary this offseason. They brought over former Carolina Panthers corner Donte Jackson, as well as Benjamin St-Juste, formerly of the Washington Commanders. While Jackson is expected to be the team's No. 1 corner, St-Juste is looking at a depth role for now.

It's certainly a low risk, high reward type of signing, at St-Juste struggled in his last few seasons with the Commanders. The former third round pick is hoping to have a fresh start in Los Angeles, in a role where pressure won't be on him right away.

But could St-Juste become a key contributor for the Bolts down the line? Bill Barnwell of ESPN believes he can make an impact later on in the season for the Chargers.

"St-Juste won't have a guaranteed starting role with Hart and Still returning. L.A. also signed Donte Jackson to a two-year, $13 million deal, which should bump him ahead of St-Juste on the depth chart as training camp begins. St-Juste could end the season as a key starter on a potential playoff team or buried in a fourth or fifth cornerback spot. I'd argue he has more upside than most of the other cornerback signings this offseason."

The 27-year-old corner has great size at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds. The Chargers helped Kristian Fulton land a $20 million contract with the rival Chiefs after his breakout season in 2024. Could the same happen for St-Juste?

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