Elijah Molden, a safety for the Los Angeles Chargers, has signed a three-year contract extension worth $18.25 million, including $13.5 million guaranteed, as announced on February 20, 2025.

This agreement comes just ahead of Molden becoming an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year.

He expressed a strong desire to return to the Chargers after the trade, emphasizing how the team revitalized his career.

He transitioned from cornerback to safety after missing most of the 2022 season due to a groin injury, which has contributed to his recent success.

In total, Molden played 15 games during the season, achieving career highs with 75 tackles, seven pass breakups, and three interceptions.

He started 12 games for the Chargers, recording three interceptions, which ranked second on the team.

Molden was acquired by the Chargers from the Tennessee Titans at the end of the preseason in 2024, and he had a standout year with the team.

During the 2024 season, Molden contributed significantly to a Chargers defense that led the NFL by allowing only 17.7 points per game.

Unfortunately, his season was cut short due to a broken fibula sustained in Week 17 against the New England Patriots, which placed him on injured reserve.

Over his four NFL seasons, Molden has recorded five interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns, along with 15 passes defensed and seven tackles for loss.

Molden also underwent minor surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee but expects to recover quickly.

Originally drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Titans, Molden played three seasons with Tennessee before joining the Chargers.