The Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday signed center Andre James.
Here are five things to know about James:
1. Staying in the AFC West
James is staying in the division.
The veteran center joins the Bolts after spending 2024 with the Raiders.
James started 11 games for Las Vegas last season and suited up as their center for all of his snaps.
He gave up two or fewer pressures in eight out of those 11 games, according to Pro Football Focus.
He finished the 2024 season eighth among all interior linemen in ESPN's pass-block win rate at 96 percent.
2. Veteran center
The 27-year-old has plenty of experience since coming into the league as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
James has played a total of 89 games, starting 60 of them as Las Vegas' center, over six seasons.
He fully took over the starting center role with the Raiders during the 2021 season and has put together a Pass Blocking Efficiency of 98.0 throughout his career, according to PFF.
The Los Angeles Chargers signed center Andre James.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68)warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) calls out the blocking assignments during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct 23, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) in action during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) centers the ball at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) blocks against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) plays against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday August 10, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) lines up against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV. Steelers won 23-18. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) sets to hike the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sep. 15, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) makes a call against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday October 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) and quarterback Aidan O'Connell warm up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James runs on to the field before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) looks to snap the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Raiders, 20-15. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
3. Career year in 2023
James' best season of his career came in 2023, where he emerged as one of the most reliable centers in the league.
He got the start in 16 games that season, posting career-bests all across the board in PFF grades.
James ranked eighth among all centers with at least 500 snaps that season with a 74.6 offense grade and 71.2 pass-blocking grade, and was 10th with a 75.0 run blocking grade.
4. Back in Los Angeles
James is coming back to Southern California, where he spent his college days as a Bruin.
The offensive lineman was a four-year player at UCLA, where he started 32 games at a variety of positions.
He first took over the right tackle spot for seven games in 2016 before assuming the position full time the following season. Then in his final year of college during the 2018 season, James flipped and held down the other side at left tackle.
5. Hails from Utah
Aside from being a four-star recruit out of Herriman High School in Utah and an all-state player by some media outlets, James also excelled in another sport during his prep days.
James was a member of the track and field teams at his school and was a multiple time state champion in shot put, surpassing the 61-foot mark during his senior year.
