Chargers linked to reunion with former weapon, but not the one fans want

The Los Angeles Chargers have been connected to a dicey reunion with a former weapon.

Aug 12, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers helmets on the bench at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Chargers fans have been clamoring for the team to bring back wide receiver Keenan Allen, who amazingly remains on the free-agent market well into May.

However, with the Chargers deciding to select a pair of wide receivers in Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith in the NFL draft, a reunion between Los Angeles and Allen appears less likely.

But could the Chargers pursue a reunion with another one of their former pass-catchers?

Jason Reed of Bolt Beat poses the possibility, suggesting that Los Angeles could potentially attempt to sign tight end Gerald Everett.

"There's not much left for the Chargers to explore, making a reunion with Everett possible," Reed wrote. "While he was ineffective for the Bears, he was a valuable pass-catching target for Justin Herbert during his tenure in LA. Everett caught 109 passes for 966 yards with seven touchdowns in his two seasons with the Bolts."

To be fair, Everett was actually fairly productive in LA, which Reed notes. His best season with the Bolts came in 2022, when he hauled in 58 receptions for 555 yards and four touchdowns.

Plus, with the Chargers needing some proven depth at tight end, Everett could actually make sense for them.

That being said, Los Angeles selected enticing tight end prospect Oronde Gadsden on Day 3 of the draft, so the Bolts may have big plans for the Syracuse product who may very well be one of the most freakish athletes in the class.

Perhaps the Chargers could take a flier on a non-guaranteed contract with Everett, who managed just eight catches for 36 yards in Chicago last season.

Nov 12, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (7) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images | Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images

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