Chargers promote WR Gary Jennings to active roster
Gary Jennings was moved from the practice squad to the active roster as the Chargers manage short-term receiver availability after injuries in Week 1.
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ESPN reported the Chargers signed Gary Jennings to the active roster following Week 1 injuries.
Jennings spent the offseason with the Chargers and had preseason catches; he provides a larger-bodied target behind the starters.
The promotion implies a corresponding roster move to remain at the 53-man limit (team did not publicly detail the exact corresponding transaction in the cited report).
Jennings is a former NFL draft pick with experience in multiple leagues and had reps with the Chargers during preseason.
He can step into game-day rotation or special-teams duties depending on coach decisions.