Former Patriots RB Sony Michel signs with Chargers

FOXBORO -- Sony Michel was a surprise cut by the Miami Dolphins on Monday. But the former Patriots running back was not unemployed for long.

Michel had a free-agent visit lined up for Wednesday, meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers. It went well, too, with the Chargers tweeting out a few hours later that Michel was a part of the team.

Michel played for the other team in L.A. last season, rushing for 845 yards and four touchdowns for the Rams. He ran for just 80 yards in the playoffs, but won his second Super Bowl ring as Los Angeles beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

The Patriots traded Michel to the Rams ahead of last season for a 2022 sixth-round pick and a 2023 fourth-round pick. A first-round selection by New England in 2018, Michel rushed for over 1,800 yards and 13 touchdowns over his first two seasons with the Patriots. He was a huge part of New England's march to a Super Bowl LIII title, rushing for 336 yards and six touchdowns over his three playoff games. 

Michel joins a talented running back group that already includes Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, and rookie Isaiah Spiller.