The Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday agreed to terms with fullback Alec Ingold.
Here are five things to know about Ingold:
1. Joining the Bolts
The Chargers have added a veteran fullback with plenty of experience.
Ingold has played a total of seven seasons in the NFL, the most recent coming with the Dolphins.
He's played 107 games over his career and contributed on offense as well, tallying 667 total yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns.
2. Reunion in L.A.
Ingold is back with an offensive mind he knows very well.
Chargers Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel and the fullback are back reunited after the pair spent the last four seasons in Miami.
McDaniel brought Ingold to the Dolphins in his first season as head coach, where he played a total of 66 games for the team.
He helped Ingold earn Pro Bowl honors in 2023 after a strong campaign and career-high in yards for a season with 119.
In total, he tallied 406 yards from scrimmage to go along with three total touchdowns across his four years with McDaniel.
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with Pro Bowl fullback Alec Ingold on a multi-year contract.
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Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) spikes the ball after his 1-yard rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) dives past Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) to score a touchdown during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs onto the field as he is introduced to the fans before an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) hurdles against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) during the first half an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs a play during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel watches fullback Alec Ingold (30) during NFL football practice, Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) makes a catch before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs a route against New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (6) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) leaps into the air as Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) and safety Jayron Kearse (1) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold runs the ball against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson (0) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Seattle. The Seahawks won 24-3. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs a route against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs a route against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs a route against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Miami Dolphins' Alec Ingold (30) is tackled by Buffalo Bills' Tre'Davious White (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain Madrid, Spain.The Dolphins defeated the Commanders in overtime, 16-13. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) warms up before an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold (30) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
3. Time in AFC West
Ingold is no stranger to the Chargers division as the fullback began his NFL career in the AFC West as a member of the Raiders.
After signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2019, Ingold spent three seasons with the team and played in 41 games.
Ingold tallied 261 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns an added seven tackles and three fumble recoveries.
4. Walter Payton Man of Year Nominee
The fullback has spent his time in the NFL giving back to the community.
Ingold is a three-time Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee in his career, twice with the Dolphins and once with the Raiders.
Ingold has focused a lot of his work in advocacy and financial support of children in the child welfare system, among other things.
He also started the Ingold Family Foundation in 2022, where he has been able to establish programming to help youth achieve their dreams, providing education, inspiration, support and access to opportunity.
5. Former Badger
Ingold began his collegiate career at Wisconsin as a linebacker.
After making the switch to fullback in his freshman season, he thrived in the role and ended up playing a significant part in his four seasons.
He played in 51 games with 11 starts with the Badgers, carrying the ball 103 times for 343 yards and 17 TDs in addition to 14 receptions for 185 yards and four touchdowns.












