Eric Tomlinson

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{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Eric Tomlinson

| image = Eric Tomlinson.JPG

| caption = Tomlinson with the Jets in 2017.

| current_team =

| number =

| position = Tight end

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|4|22}}

| birth_place = Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 6

| weight_lbs = 263

| high_school = Klein (Klein, Texas)

| college = UTEP (2011–2014)

| undraftedyear = 2015

| pastteams = * Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2015}})*

Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})*
New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2019}})
New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2019}})
Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2019}})
New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2020}})
Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2022}})
Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2023|2024}})*
Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2024}})

| status =

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| statweek = 4

| statseason = 2024

| statlabel1 = Receptions

| statvalue1 = 27

| statlabel2 = Receiving yards

| statvalue2 = 280

| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns

| statvalue3 = 3

| pfr = TomlEr01

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Eric Tomlinson (born April 22, 1992) is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at UTEP. He previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, New York Jets, New England Patriots, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders.

Early life

Tomlinson attended and played high school football at Klein High School.{{cite web | last=Salazar | first=Maria | title=Texans fan taught Jets tight end Eric Tomlinson at Klein ISD | publisher=FOX 26 Houston | date=2018-12-14 | url=https://www.fox26houston.com/sports/texans-fan-taught-jets-tight-end-eric-tomlinson-at-klein-isd | access-date=2024-07-23}}

College career

Tomlinson attended and played college football at UTEP, where he contributed from 2011–2014.{{Cite web |title=Eric Tomlinson College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/eric-tomlinson-1.html |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

=Collegiate statistics=

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! colspan="6" | Eric Tomlinson

! colspan="4" | Receiving

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| Year

| School

| Conf

| Class

| Pos

| G

| Rec

| Yds

| Avg

| TD

2011

| UTEP

| CUSA

| FR

| TE

| 12

| 6

| 83

| 13.8

| 2

2012

| UTEP

| CUSA

| SO

| TE

| 10

| 4

| 26

| 6.5

| 0

2013

| UTEP

| CUSA

| JR

| TE

| 10

| 30

| 304

| 10.1

| 1

2014

| UTEP

| CUSA

| SR

| TE

| 8

| 19

| 134

| 7.1

| 1

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| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/eric-tomlinson-1.html Career]

| UTEP

| colspan="3" |

| 40

| 59

| 547

| 9.3

| 4

Professional career

=Pre-draft=

On December 11, 2014, it was announced that Tomlinson had accepted his invitation to appear in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, along with teammate Jameill Showers.{{Cite web |last=Nicolas |first=Alex |date=December 11, 2014 |title=UTEP Football: Jameill Showers, Eric Tomlinson Accept Invite to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl |url=https://www.minerrush.com/2014/12/11/7377877/utep-football-jameill-showers-eric-tomlinson-accept-invite-to-nflpa |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=MinerRush.com}} On January 17, 2015, he played in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and was part of Mike Holmgren's American team that lost 17–0.{{Cite web |last=Cook |first=Steven |date=January 16, 2015 |title=Collegiate Bowl 2015 Rosters |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/2331935-nflpa-collegiate-bowl-2015-rosters-top-prospects-for-college-all-star-game.amp.html |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=BleacherReport.com}} {{dead link|date=January 2018}} Tomlinson was one of 19 collegiate tight ends to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He had a mediocre performance overall, finishing ninth among his position group in the 40-yard dash and tenth in the bench press.{{Cite web |last=Brady |first=James |date=February 22, 2015 |title=NFL Combine 2015: Full results for tight ends |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/2/22/8087821/nfl-combine-2015-full-results-tight-ends |access-date=December 24, 2017 |website=SBNation.com}} On April 9, 2015, Tomlinson attended UTEP's pro day and performed the majority of combine drills again. He was able to have a better showing than his day at the combine and lowered his times in the 40-yard dash (4.77s), 20-yard dash (4.82s), and 10-yard dash (1.73s). His unofficial time in the 40-yard dash would've been the third best time among all tight ends who participated at the combine. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Tomlinson was projected to be an undrafted free agent by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the 20th best tight end prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.{{Cite web |title=Eric Tomlinson, DS #20 TE, UTEP |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=113089&draftyear=2015&genpos=te |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=nfldraftscout.com}}

{{NFL predraft

| height ft = 6

| height in = 5 5/8

| weight = 263

| dash = 4.77

| ten split = 1.73

| twenty split = 2.82

| shuttle = 4.54

| cone drill = 7.46

| vertical = 31.0

| broad ft = 9

| broad in = 2

| bench = 23

| wonderlic =

| arm span = 32 7/8

| hand span = 10

| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Eric Tomlinson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/eric-tomlinson/3200544f-4d67-7561-4ca1-1759d64c8c4a |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=113089&DraftYear=2015 |title=2015 NFL Draft Scout Eric Tomlinson College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=February 3, 2024}}

}}

=Philadelphia Eagles=

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Tomlinson signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web |last=Bowen |first=Les |date=August 21, 2015 |title=Rookie TE Eric Tomlinson impressing Eagles |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150821_Eagles_Notebook__Rookie_TE_Eric_Tomlinson_impressing_Eagles.html |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}} He was released during final roster cuts on September 4, 2015.

=Houston Texans (first stint)=

On September 6, 2015, Tomlinson was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad where he spent his entire rookie season. He was released on September 3, 2016, as part of final roster cuts.{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2016 |title=TRANSACTIONS: Texans down to 53-man roster |url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTIONS-Texans-down-to-53-man-roster/134830f6-5c30-4d46-9d18-8cbd723fb17f |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826234400/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTIONS-Texans-down-to-53-man-roster/134830f6-5c30-4d46-9d18-8cbd723fb17f |archive-date=August 26, 2017 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} The next day, he was signed to the Texans' practice squad.{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2016 |title=TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign 8 to practice squad |url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTIONS-Texans-sign-8-to-practice-squad/2c9ed829-80a9-4b65-b91b-d223fcf926a8 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826234806/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTIONS-Texans-sign-8-to-practice-squad/2c9ed829-80a9-4b65-b91b-d223fcf926a8 |archive-date=August 26, 2017 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}

=New York Jets=

Tomlinson was signed by the New York Jets off the Texans' practice squad on November 5, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=November 5, 2016 |title=Jets Sign TE Tomlinson, Waive LB Ochi |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Sign-TE-Tomlinson-Waive-LB-Ochi/039c7fce-527a-4860-8ba7-29d5956a3f70 |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}

On September 10, 2017, Tomlinson recorded his first official receiving statistics in the season opener. He had two receptions for 25 yards in the 21–12 loss to the Buffalo Bills.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Buffalo Bills - September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100buf.htm |access-date=September 24, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} On October 29, 2017, Tomlinson scored his first career touchdown on a 20-yard pass from Josh McCown in a game against the Atlanta Falcons.

In the 2018 season, Tomlinson played in 15 games with 12 starts, recording eight receptions for 72 yards before being placed on injured reserve on December 27, 2018.{{Cite web |date=December 27, 2018 |title=Jets Place TE Tomlinson on IR, Bring Back TE Walford |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-te-tomlinson-on-ir-bring-back-te-walford |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}

On August 25, 2018, Tomlinson was prominently featured in a Madden game on episode 2 of Rob and Akiva Need a Podcast named Calling Patriots at Jets in Madden. The game was commentated by Rob Cesternino and Akiva "Keev" Wienerkur. Tomlinson was targeted several times throughout the game by Jets quarterback Sam Darnold but the Jets ended up losing 10-3.{{cite web | url=https://robhasawebsite.com/rob-akiva-madden-jets-patriots/ | title=Rob & Akiva Need a Podcast #2: Calling Patriots at Jets in Madden | date=August 26, 2018 }}

On March 19, 2019, the Jets re-signed Tomlinson.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=March 19, 2019 |title=Jets Re-Sign TE Eric Tomlinson |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-re-sign-te-eric-tomlinson |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}} He was released on August 31, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Jets Announce 38 Moves to Get Down to 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-announce-38-moves-to-get-down-to-53-man-roster |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}

=New York Giants (first stint)=

On September 1, 2019, Tomlinson was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=September 1, 2019 |title=Giants place CB Sam Beal on IR, sign TE Eric Tomlinson and 8 to practice squad |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-place-cb-sam-beal-on-ir-sign-te-eric-tomlinson-and-8-to-practice-squad |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=Giants.com}} He was waived on September 24.{{Cite web |last=Benton |first=Dan |date=September 24, 2019 |title=Giants to re-sign LB Nate Stupar, waive Eric Tomlinson |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/24/new-york-giants-expected-re-sign-lb-nate-stupar/ |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=Giants Wire |publisher=USA Today}}

=New England Patriots=

On October 15, 2019, Tomlinson signed with the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |date=October 15, 2019 |title=Patriots Make A Series of Roster Moves |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-moves-x7305 |access-date=July 1, 2020 |website=Patriots.com}} In his debut game, he recorded one catch for one yard against his former team, the New York Jets.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at New York Jets - October 21st, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910210nyj.htm |access-date=July 2, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} On October 29, 2019, Tomlinson was released by the Patriots.{{Cite web |last=Dolloff |first=Matt |date=October 29, 2019 |title=Patriots release TE Eric Tomlinson to open up spot on 53-man roster |url=https://985thesportshub.com/2019/10/29/patriots-release-te-eric-tomlinson-open-spot-roster/ |access-date=October 29, 2019 |website=985TheSportsHub.com |publisher=98.5 The Sports Hub}}

=Oakland Raiders=

On December 11, 2019, Tomlinson was signed by the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2019 |title=Raiders sign Olsen Pierre and Eric Tomlinson and promote Nick Nelson |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-olsen-pierre-and-eric-tomlinson-and-promote-nick-nelson |access-date=July 1, 2020 |website=Raiders.com}}

=New York Giants (second stint)=

On March 30, 2020, Tomlinson was signed by the New York Giants.{{Cite web |last=Salomone |first=Dan |date=March 28, 2020 |title=Reports: Giants agree to terms with TE Eric Tomlinson |url=https://www.giants.com/news/reports-giants-agree-to-terms-with-te-eric-tomlinson |access-date=July 1, 2020 |website=Giants.com}} He was released during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,{{Cite news |last=Eisen, Michael |date=September 5, 2020 |title=New York Giants announce 53-man roster |work=Giants.com |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-roster-2020-nfl-season-new-york-announce-53-man-roster-joe-judge |access-date=September 13, 2020}} but was re-signed the next day.{{Cite news |last=Eisen, Michael |date=September 6, 2020 |title=S Xavier McKinney, LB David Mayo placed on IR |work=Giants.com |url=https://www.giants.com/news/xavier-mckinney-david-mayo-injured-reserve-eric-tomlinson-brandon-williams |access-date=September 13, 2020}} He was released on October 2, 2020,{{Cite news |date=October 2, 2020 |title=Peppers to miss Rams game, Giants sign Chandler to roster |work=APNews.com |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-eric-tomlinson-new-york-giants-adrian-colbert-football-cb53fb37f5aab0aeea953ac01dc2913d |access-date=October 9, 2020}} and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite news |last=Benton, Dan |date=October 4, 2020 |title=Giants sign TE Eric Tomlinson to practice squad |work=USAToday.com |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/04/new-york-giants-sign-te-eric-tomlinson-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=October 9, 2020}} He was promoted back to the active roster on October 6.{{Cite news |last=Williams, Charean |date=October 6, 2020 |title=Giants waive Sean Chandler, promote Eric Tomlinson |work=NBCSports.com |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/10/06/giants-waive-sean-chandler-promote-eric-tomlinson/ |access-date=October 9, 2020}} He was waived on November 13, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=November 13, 2020 |title=Giants place Devonta Freeman on IR; Alfred Morris, Montre Hartage signed off practice squad |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-place-devonta-freeman-on-ir-alfred-morris-montre-hartage-signed-off-pract |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=Giants.com}}

=Baltimore Ravens (first stint)=

On November 23, 2020, Tomlinson was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.{{Cite news |last=Benton |first=Dan |date=November 24, 2020 |title=Ex-Giant Eric Tomlinson signs to Ravens' practice squad |work=Giants Wire |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/24/ex-new-york-giants-eric-tomlinson-signs-baltimore-ravens-practice-squad/ |access-date=December 3, 2020}} He was elevated to the active roster on December 2, 2020, December 8, 2020, December 14, 2020, and December 19, 2020, for the team's weeks 12, 13, 14, and 15 games against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, and Jacksonville Jaguars, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.{{Cite news |last=Valente, Tom |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Press Release: Ravens Roster Moves |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/press-release-ravens-roster-moves-x0420 |access-date=January 10, 2021 |archive-date=January 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112103723/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/press-release-ravens-roster-moves-x0420 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite news |last=Brown, Clifton |date=December 8, 2020 |title=Anthony Averett Activated, Two Called Up From Practice Squad |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/anthony-averett-activated-two-called-up-from-practice-squad |access-date=January 17, 2021}}{{Cite news |last=Brown, Clifton |date=December 14, 2020 |title=Jimmy Smith Active Against Browns |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/jimmy-smith-active-against-browns |access-date=January 27, 2021}}{{Cite news |last=Williams, Charean |date=December 19, 2020 |title=Ravens activate Marquise Brown, Miles Boykin, James Proche |work=NBCSports.com |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/19/ravens-activate-marquise-brown-miles-boykin-james-proche/ |access-date=February 4, 2021}} He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2020.{{Cite news |last=Alper, Josh |date=December 22, 2020 |title=Ravens sign Eric Tomlinson to active roster |work=NBCSports.com |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/22/ravens-sign-eric-tomlinson-to-active-roster/ |access-date=February 5, 2021}} On February 10, 2021, Tomlinson signed a one-year contract extension with the Ravens. On August 31, 2021, Tomlinson was released, but re-signed the next day.{{Cite news |last=Brown, Clifton |date=February 10, 2021 |title=Ravens Re-Sign TE Eric Tomlinson |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-re-sign-te-eric-tomlinson |access-date=February 22, 2021}} He was released on November 1, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. On November 11, 2021, Tomlinson was promoted to the active roster.{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=November 11, 2021 |title=Ravens Activate Chris Westry, Bring Up Eric Tomlinson to 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-activate-chris-westry-bring-up-eric-tomlinson-to-53-man-roster |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}

=Denver Broncos=

On March 16, 2022, Tomlinson signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Payne |first=Scotty |date=March 15, 2022 |title=Report: Broncos agreed to terms with tight end Eric Tomlinson |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/2022/3/15/22979729/broncos-agreed-to-terms-tight-end-eric-tomlinson |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=Mile High Report}} He was released by the Broncos during final roster cuts on August 30, 2022.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-roster-moves-to-reach-53-player-limit |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} On August 31, Tomlinson re-signed with the Broncos.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Broncos sign NT Mike Purcell, TE Eric Tomlinson |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-nt-mike-purcell-te-eric-tomlinson |access-date=April 29, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com |language=en}}

=Houston Texans (second stint)=

On May 3, 2023, Tomlinson signed with the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (5-3-2023) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-5-3-2023 |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} He was released on May 18.{{Cite web |last=Levine |first=Ben |date=May 18, 2023 |title=Texans Release TE Eric Tomlinson |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2023/05/texans-release-te-eric-tomlinson |access-date=July 28, 2023 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}} He was re-signed on July 24, 2023.{{Cite web |date=July 24, 2023 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (7-24-2023) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-7-24-2023 |access-date=July 26, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com |language=en-US}} He was released on August 29, 2023.{{cite web|title=Texans announce initial 53-man roster|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-announce-initial-53-man-roster|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=August 29, 2023}}

=Baltimore Ravens (second stint)=

On October 3, 2023, Tomlinson was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.{{cite web |last1=Erby |first1=Glenn |title=Ravens sign 3 players to the practice squad, release Dontay Demus Jr. |url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/lists/baltimore-ravens-nfl-free-agency-tre-swilling-eric-tomlinson-deandre-houston-carson/ |website=Ravens Wire |date=October 3, 2023 |access-date=4 October 2023}} He was released on November 14, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Grindley |first=Wyatt |date=2023-11-14 |title=Ravens Signing OT Josh Wells To PS, Releasing TE Eric Tomlinson |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/ravens-signing-ot-josh-wells-to-ps-releasing-te-eric-tomlinson/ |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}

=Indianapolis Colts=

On January 2, 2024, Tomlinson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.{{cite web |title=Colts sign WR Juwann Winfree to 53-man roster from practice squad, sign TE Eric Tomlinson to practice squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/wr-juwann-winfree-to-53-man-roster-te-eric-tomlinson-practice-squad |website=Colts.com |access-date=2 January 2024}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8.{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2024 |title=Colts sign 9 to reserve/future contracts, 4 to one-year contract extensions, waive CB Tony Brown |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-9-to-reserve-future-contracts-4-to-one-year-contract-extensions-waive |access-date=2024-10-11 |website=Colts.com}} He was released on August 27.{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=August 27, 2024 |title=Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster for 2024 regular season |url=https://www.colts.com/news/jason-bean-evan-hull-jaylin-simpson-micah-abraham-roster-cuts-moves-jelani-woods-injured-reserve-53-man-roster |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Colts.com}}

=Los Angeles Chargers=

On August 29, 2024, Tomlinson was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2024 |title=Los Angeles Chargers Acquire Quarterback Taylor Heinicke |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-acquire-quarterback-taylor-heinicke-2024 |access-date=2024-10-11 |website=Chargers.com}} He was promoted to the active roster on September 7.{{Cite web |date=September 7, 2024 |title=Los Angeles Chargers Place DJ Chark Jr. on Injured Reserve; Sign Eric Tomlinson to Active Roster |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/place-dj-chark-jr-on-injured-reserve-sign-eric-tomlinson-to-active-roster-2024 |access-date=2024-10-11 |website=Chargers.com}}