James Jones To Visit San Diego Chargers

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Updated: August 2, 2016

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network the San Diego Chargers are hosting former Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones today.

#Chargers are hosting veteran WR James Jones on a visit today, source said. Given WR Stevie Johnson’s knee injury, Jones is a strong option.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 2, 2016

Micheal Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported the news as well.

Chargers prepare contingent plan with Stevie Johnson soon to have meniscus surgery. Ex-Packers WR James Jones visits today, via @RapSheet.

— Michael Gehlken (@sdutGehlken) August 2, 2016

Rapoport shared his thoughts on the report.

James Jones has waited for the right opportunity and this may be it https://t.co/5VJgxqMbcr

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 2, 2016

Jones spent eight years with the Packers and one year with the Oakland Raiders. Last season with the Packers he played in 16 games and started in 15.

He caught 50 passes for 890 yards. With Steve Johnson potentially out for the year San Diego is looking for a veteran receiver to help the core.

As more information surfaces on the Chargers and their offseason news we can keep you up to date.

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