An aggressive move, the Chargers hit Molden with some big money to make sure he didn’t leave during free agency. It secures a position that was assaulted by injuries last season and frees up Derwin James to roam in the formations.

Elijah Molden will remain with the Los Angeles Chargers after signing a three-year contract extension on Thursday. The defensive back, who was acquired from the Tennessee Titans at the end of the preseason last year,

The Los Angeles Chargers are locking in a key piece of their defense prior to free agency as they announced Thursday that they have agreed to a multi-year extension with defensive back Elijah Molden.

Defensive back Elijah Molden has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Chargers coming off a career season with the team.