It doesn't get much better than this for the Los Angeles Chargers : Signing tight end David Njoku in free agency provides a boost to Justin Herbert’s offense, no doubt.

But double exclamation points here: It also gives the Chargers an incredible veteran mentor for breakout second-year tight end Oronde Gadsden.

The Chargers and Njoku agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $8 million Monday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport . That’s one week after the former Cleveland Browns star’s reported visit to the Chargers .

At the time, we broke down why Njoku was a good fit for Mike McDaniel’s offense and the impact it would have on Gadsden.

Now, it’s official.

Chargers sign David Njoku: Impact on Oronde Gadsden

David Njoku | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Turning 30 in July, Njoku has seen it all in the NFL since entering the league in 2017 via the first round.

No hyperbole: Njoku’s number of quarterbacks who have thrown him a pass has almost surpassed his age.…