Elijah Molden

Chargers S Elijah Molden told The Athletic’s Daniel Popper that he will undergo offseason surgery on his injured meniscus.

Molden injured his meniscus in Week 15 against the Buccaneers and missed one game. He returned in Week 17 against the Patriots, only to suffer a season-ending fibula fracture. With the surgery planned for later this month, Molden also said he “expects to be running in the next six weeks.” It is unclear as to whether Molden’s meniscus surgery will be a trim or a full repair. Molden was drafted as a 2021 third-round pick by the Titans but struggled to find his footing while dealing with injuries in his second and third NFL seasons. He thrived as a do-it-all defensive back for the Chargers this season though, notching a career-high three interceptions while tying previous career-highs in total tackles (74) and tackles for loss or no gain (four). Molden is scheduled to hit free agency this offseason but “told the coaching staff he wants to return in 2025.”