Elijah Molden

Elijah Molden

26-Year-Old SafetyS
Los Angeles Chargers
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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, $18.75 million contract with the Chargers in February of 2025.
Logs four stops Week 1
SLos Angeles Chargers
September 7, 2025
Molden totaled four tackles (all solo) in Friday's 27-21 win against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
This was a relatively quiet performance by Molden after he averaged 5.8 tackles across his final nine regular-season games last year. Nonetheless, the veteran safety saw ample time on the field, as he logged 55 of the Chargers' 61 defensive snaps. Molden was able to play a near every-down role because Derwin James largely lined up in the slot.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Los Angeles ChargersChargers 2024 S Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

100490%
72164%
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1069%
474%
434%
182%
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2022
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.
Due to a number of injuries in the Titans' secondary, Molden stepped into an immediate role in his rookie season. He tallied four pass breakups and an interception, though his role could actually diminish if Caleb Farley is able to get healthy.
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Returns to practice
SLos Angeles Chargers
July 20, 2025
Molden (knee) was activated from the active/PUP list Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Begins camp on PUP
SLos Angeles Chargers
Knee - Meniscus
July 14, 2025
Molden (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list to begin training camp Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Recovering from knee surgery
SLos Angeles Chargers
Knee - Meniscus
April 28, 2025
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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Sticking in LA
SLos Angeles Chargers
Shin
February 20, 2025
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
SLos Angeles Chargers
Shin
January 1, 2025
Molden (shin) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Nabs new contract from Chargers
SLos Angeles Chargers
February 21, 2025
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.
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