Nasir Adderley
Definition
Nasir Adderley (born May 31, 1997) is an American professional football safety and free agent.
He played four seasons for the Los Angeles Chargers after being selected in the second round (60th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft from the University of Delaware.
Adderley retired at age 25 in 2023 but announced in early 2026 his plans to end his retirement and return to the NFL.
A Philadelphia native, he is the first cousin twice removed of Pro Football Hall of Famer Herb Adderley.
Examples
Nasir Adderley retired young, took a three-year coffee break, and now he's back – talk about a plot twist worthy of a sports movie.
When Nasir Adderley announced his NFL comeback, fans wondered if he'd bring that Delaware Blue Hen grit or just more Charger drama.
Nasir Adderley on the field: intercepting passes like they're bad life decisions, proving safeties never really retire.
With Herb Adderley in his family tree, Nasir Adderley is basically football royalty plotting a triumphant return from sabbatical.