Boomer Esiason Almost Came Back | Los Angeles Chargers News

Boomer Esiason, legendary 1988 MVP and post-retirement broadcast icon, nearly returned to the field—literally—in a wild twist that could’ve rewritten NFL history. After hanging up his cleats, the San Diego Chargers, desperate for QB stability with Ryan Leaf injured and Jim Harbaugh struggling, reached out to lure him back. Esiason reportedly considered it for just three seconds before turning it down. With a career full of accolades and even a Super Bowl appearance under his belt, he had every reason to return—but the allure of broadcasting and finally stepping away from the grind won out. It’s a hilarious, heartwarming footnote in sports lore: sometimes the best plays happen off the field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/same-thing-happened-former-nfl-184431640.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e52e334c4c16b34 Report issues to [email protected].