NFL world reacts to Chargers signing Alec Ingold

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The Chargers signed veteran fullback Alec Ingold to a two-year, $7.5 million deal Sunday. The $3.9 million Ingold will receive in Year 1 and the $3.75 million average per year puts him in a tie as the NFL's highest-paid fullback.

While the 2026 season is set to be Ingold's inaugural season with the Bolts, he reunites with former head coach Mike McDaniel. The pair spent four seasons together with the Dolphins, with the fullback earning Pro Bowl honors in 2023 after a strong performance.

That season, Ingold posted a career-high in yards for a season with a total of 119. The 29-year-old is no stranger to the AFC West as he spent the first four seasons of his career with the Raiders.

The Dolphins released Ingold over the weekend, with the Chargers scooping the fullback up Sunday.

Miami opting to part ways with Ingold opened the door for McDaniel and the Bolts to land an under-the-radar pickup before Wednesday, when the NFL free agency window opens. The Chargers have been active this week, signing center Tyler Biadasz, bring back Khalil Mack, and now inking a deal with Ingold.

Here's how social media reacted to the Chargers' newest fullback:

Alec Ingold lead blocking for Omarion Hampton

behind a Chargers offensive line that just signed C Tyler Biadasz

with plenty to more money to spend pic.twitter.com/zrwsWKxuFz

— Colin McTamany (@Colin_McT) March 9, 2026

The Chargers are boosting their squad, it's a great one for them, adding Alec Ingold in the team is a booster. pic.twitter.com/PM1VZiq4Lg

— Vitalis50® (@vitalis_ajang) March 9, 2026

The Chargers have adopted Alec into their family.

Nothing but love for Ingold. Good luck, hermano https://t.co/NJfWlt0NRG

— Perfectville (@PerfectvillePod) March 9, 2026

Perhaps the most predictable offseason signing.

Alec Ingold Mike McDaniel https://t.co/1csBRerCia

— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) March 9, 2026

Solid pickup for the Chargers, Alec Ingold is one of the most reliable fullbacks in the league and brings toughness, blocking and leadership to the offense.

— Omran (@Omranprime) March 9, 2026

New Chargers FB Alec Ingold specializes in dirty work pic.twitter.com/EhSisgWn48

— Tyler DeSena (@desena_tyler) March 9, 2026

Chargers locking in Alec Ingold on a 2-year, $7.5M bag?! Smart move reuniting him with McDaniel veteran FB who blocks like a truck, catches when needed, and brings that Pro Bowl grit. Bolts offense just got way more physical! Who's hyped?

— Mosadi (@Motokwa29) March 9, 2026

Sure the Vikings were trying to get him to replace CJ Ham. But this is a huge get for the bolts Alec ingold is a weapon that isn’t talked about enough. Very much so Kyle Juszczyk esque. https://t.co/8Ih0SyrGz7

— Scott Quessenberry (@ScootsyQ) March 9, 2026

The two newest Chargers — C Tyler Biadasz and FB Alec Ingold — were teammates at Wisconsin. They now reunite in L.A.

— Chris Hayre (@chrishayre) March 9, 2026

Now that Alec Ingold has signed, I am very curious about how Mike McDaniel remakes the Chargers TE room next…

— Steven Haglund (@StevenIHaglund) March 9, 2026

The Chargers finally have a real fullback! With Alec Ingold signed, hopefully this means the end of the Scott Matlock experience. https://t.co/N4oOx9uWch

— Camden (@Camden_Cash) March 9, 2026

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— Cee Wok (CWOK) (@cwok7666) March 9, 2026

This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers sign Alec Ingold: Social media reactions

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