Nasir Adderley, a former second-round draft pick who played four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, announced Monday that he intends to return to the NFL in 2026 — three years after his shocking retirement at age 25.
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Adderley, 28, was relatively healthy when he walked away from the NFL in March 2023. He launched a real estate business. He became a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. He trained clients at a fitness center and coached others virtually.
Now, he said in a social media post, the former defensive back is ready to return to the gridiron.
“It’s now been three years since I left the NFL, and I am extremely happy with my development,” Adderley wrote in the post. “Health, family, and entrepreneurship were my top priorities, and I’m proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish. The freedom to manage my own schedule was very important to me, but what I didn’t realize was how much I’d miss having football in my life—the competition, the brotherhood, and simply being involved in the game that means so much to me and my family.
“Therefore, I am officially announcing my intention to return to the NFL.”
In 50 games with the Chargers from 2019-22, Adderley recorded three interceptions, recovered two fumbles, and reocrded 232 tackles (168 solo, 64 assisted).
The former University of Delaware star was selected by the Chargers with the 60th overall pick in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
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