Questionable
Injury Knee - Meniscus
Est. Return 7/31/2025
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75
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Molden was acquired from the Titans just days before the start of the 2024 regular season and played well enough to re-sign with the team on a three-year, $18.5 million deal before free agency kicked off. It's notable the team opted to re-sign the safety despite watching four other defensive starters leave via free agency, and the 2021 third-rounder's responsibilities will likely grow as the trio of Molden, Alohi Gilman and Derwin James will be expected to provide needed support in a secondary that will feature a completely churned over cornerback group. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a three-year, $18.5 million contract with the Chargers in February of 2025.
Recovering from knee surgery
Molden (knee) said Monday he is recovering from offseason surgery undergone to repair a right meniscus tear and expects to be fully healthy for training camp, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Molden said he's already recovered from the broken left fibula he suffered back in December, but he's been limited at voluntary OTAs due to his offseason knee surgery. The veteran safety inked a three-year, $18.75 million contract with the Chargers in February after having tallied a career-high 75 total tackles across 15 regular-season appearances in 2024. He also had seven passes defensed, including three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries last season.
Molden said he's already recovered from the broken left fibula he suffered back in December, but he's been limited at voluntary OTAs due to his offseason knee surgery. The veteran safety inked a three-year, $18.75 million contract with the Chargers in February after having tallied a career-high 75 total tackles across 15 regular-season appearances in 2024. He also had seven passes defensed, including three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries last season.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Molden bounced back from a 2022 season that was derailed by a groin injury to post career-high marks in snaps and tackles in 2023. He also tallied a pick-six for the second time in his three-year career, showcasing a notable play-making ability. As the Titans' roster is constructed in late May, Molden should have the inside track to start at strong safety, and he should be in line for another career-best statistical season if he can stay healthy.
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Sticking in LA
Molden (shin) signed a three-year, $18.75 million contract extension with the Chargers on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Moved to IR
Molden (shin) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Season-ending injury confirmed
Molden will not play again this season after suffering a broken fibula in the Chargers' win over the Patriots on Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Suffers broken fibula Saturday
Molden broke the fibula in his left leg during the Chargers' 40-7 win over the Patriots on Saturday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
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Suffers non-contact injury Saturday
Molden (shin) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Patriots.
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Nabs new contract from Chargers
Molden, who finished the 2024 season sidelined by a leg injury and was slated to become a free agent at the start of the new league year, signed a three-year deal with the Chargers on Thursday, Adam Schefter and Kris Rhim of ESPN report.
ANALYSIS
The Chargers traded with the Titans for Molden just before Week 1 of the 2024 season. It proved a prudent move, as the 2021 third-round pick recorded a career-high 75 tackles and seven defensed passes, including three interceptions, across 15 regular-season games. The deal has a total value of $18.75 million, including $13.5 million guaranteed.
The Chargers traded with the Titans for Molden just before Week 1 of the 2024 season. It proved a prudent move, as the 2021 third-round pick recorded a career-high 75 tackles and seven defensed passes, including three interceptions, across 15 regular-season games. The deal has a total value of $18.75 million, including $13.5 million guaranteed.