free agent

But after a brief, unremarkable turn as an undrafted free agent in the NFL, he realized his future lay in business, not on the field.

Nikko Reed, whom the Chargers signed as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon, got his “feet wet” two weeks ago against the Tennessee Titans before being thrust into action against Aaron Rodgers and Steelers.

They’ve tried signing expensive free agents and building through the draft.

How could they not retain their key free agents, regardless of age?

How could they not retain their key free agents, regardless of how old they are?