The Chargers wasted no time Tuesday, grabbing offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill for their practice squad. It’s a move that brings a 32-year-old veteran into the fold, and more importantly, it reunites him with Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, a relationship that’s already seen some serious reps.
Familiar Face, Familiar System
Brunskill isn’t just some random addition. He is an offensive tackle who has history with McDaniel, and that’s always huge for an O-lineman trying to jump into a new squad, even if it’s the practice squad. They spent four seasons together with the San Francisco 49ers from 2019 to 2022. During that time, Brunskill was no benchwarmer, starting an impressive 42 of 61 games played for the Niners. That included a crazy stretch in the 2020 and 2021 regular seasons where he started 33 out of a possible 34 games. The guy knows the system, he knows the calls, and he knows how McDaniel wants things run. He even played for McDaniel again most recently in 2025 with the Dolphins, starting five games out of 16 contests. Before his time with the Niners, Brunskill was on the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad for his first two seasons and even played a year in the now-defunct Alliance of American Football in 2019. He then spent 2023-2024 with the Titans, starting 24 of 31 games. This isn’t a rookie trying to learn the ropes, this is a seasoned pro who has seen it all.
More Moves In The Trenches
This signing wasn’t the only move for the Chargers on Tuesday. To make room for Brunskill on the practice squad, they released defensive tackle Jordan Jefferson. Plus, the team also opened up the 21-day practice windows for fullback Scott Matlock and offensive lineman Branson Taylor. Both Matlock and Taylor have been on IR since the preseason, so getting them back on the field, even for practice, is a big step towards getting more depth back on the active roster. For the Chargers, these moves show they are constantly tweaking, looking for any edge they can find to bolster their offensive line and overall depth as the season rolls on.
What’s next for the Chargers? They will keep pushing to integrate Brunskill, Matlock, and Taylor back into the mix, aiming to solidify their line and roster in what is always a grind of a regular season.
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Originally reported by Bolts from the Blue.
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