The Los Angeles Chargers today signed tight end Thomas Yassmin. In a corresponding move, the team waived/injured tight end Jordan Petaia. Yassmin joins the Bolts as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway (IPP) training program.

Yassmin spent the 2024 season with the Denver Broncos on the team's practice squad via the IPP program. He played college football at the University of Utah, redshirting in 2018 before starting 10-of-47 games played for the Utes over the next five seasons (2019-23). Over his collegiate career, Yassmin caught 22 passes for 396 yards (18.0 avg.) and seven touchdowns. He enjoyed the most productive season of his career in 2022, when he set career highs in receptions (13), receiving yards (301) and touchdown grabs (six). A native of Sydney, Australia, Yassmin played rugby and basketball at The Scots College in New South Wales, Australia. He was named to the Australian Schools Barbarians All-Star Team, which played in Fiji and New Zealand at the Tri Nations Series in 2017. Yassmin will wear No. 49 for the Chargers.

Established in 2017, the IPP program is designed to offer elite athletes from around the world with experience in other sports the opportunity to improve and develop their skills to earn a spot on an NFL roster.