We've finally made it. After four weeks of training camp, three (at times pretty brutal) preseason matchups, and countless highlights posted on X, we've arrived at the Aug. 30 deadline for roster cuts. Needless to say, the Los Angeles Chargers have their work cut out for them.
This is an undeniably deep roster—credit to Joe Hortiz—and there are pieces at virtually every position pushing to carve out their spot. Has Nadame Tucker done enough to surpass either Kyle Kennard or Bud Dupree? Will Marlowe Wax or Junior Colson ultimately prevail in their epic battle for the final inside linebacker spot? How do the Chargers account for the absence of Tyler Biadasz?
We'll get answers to all of these questions this weekend— and we've got you covered here with all of the live analysis and updates you need as the Chargers' 2026 roster unfolds.
Chargers 53-man roster cut tracker 2026: Live updates and analysis
- Latest Chargers roster cuts
- Updated Chargers 53-man roster
- Notable Cuts
- Potential waiver wire targets from around the league
Latest Chargers roster cuts
Player | Position |
|---|---|
*Updated on 8/28 at 12:46 PM*
Updated Chargers 53-man roster
Current roster: 90 players
Cuts remaining: 37
QB: Justin Herbert, Trey Lance, DJ Uiagalelei
RB: Omarion Hampton, Keaton Mitchell, Kimani Vidal, Amar Johnson, Gregory Desrosiers, Jaret Patterson
WR: Quentin Johnston, Tre' Harris, Ladd McConkey, Brenen Thompson, Derius Davis, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, JaQuae Jackson, Dalevon Campbell, Liam Clifford, Sincere Brown, Gary Jennings
TE: Charlie Kolar, David Njoku, Oronde Gadsden II, Evan Svoboda, Jerand Bradley, Johnny Pascuzzi
OL: Rashawn Slater, Kayode Awosika, Jake Slaughter, Cole Strange, Joe Alt, Branson Taylor, Josh Kaltenberger, Trey Pipkins III, Trevor Penning, Travis Burke, Alex Harkey, Jacob Spomer, Logan Taylor, Laekin Vakalahi
DT: Jamaree Caldwell, Dalvin Tomlinson, Teair Tart, Justin Eboigbe, Nick Barrett, TeRah Edwards, Terry Webb, Jahmeer Carter, Jacobian Guillory
EDGE: Tuli Tuipulotu, Khalil Mack, Akheem Mesidor, Nadame Tucker, Kyle Kennard, Bud Dupree, Andre Carter II, Garmon Randolph
LB: Daiyan Henley, Denzel Perryman, Junior Colson, Troy Dye, Marlowe Wax, Del'Shawn Phillips, Lander Barton, Emany Johnson
CB: Donte Jackson, Tarheeb Still, Cam Hart, Nikko Reed, Deane Leonard, Eric Rogers, Avery Smith, Rodney Shelley, Isax Waxter
S: Derwin James Jr., Elijah Molden, Tony Jefferson, Genesis Smith, RJ Mickens, Kendall Williamson, Devin Grant, Noah Avinger, Myles Purchase
ST: Cameron Dicker (K), JK Scott (P), Josh Harris (LS), Peter Bowden (LS)
Notable Cuts
This section will be updated as cuts are made official.
Potential waiver wire targets from around the league
Jordan Meredith, IOL, Las Vegas Raiders
The Chargers don't really have a ton of holes across the roster at this point. But if there's any move that's going to be made, you can bet right now that it will be to shore up the offensive line depth after the injury to Tyler Biadasz. With Jake Slaughter moving over to center, UDFA Jacob Spomer will likely make the roster as a back-up for the time being.
But if Los Angeles wants to make an upgrade, Meredith might be a solid waiver wire target. He struggled mightily in the mess that was last years Raiders O-line, but he's only two seasons removed from a relatively stellar 2025 campaign— in which he allowed just nine pressures across 399 pass-blocking snaps split between left and right guard.
He could provide the Chargers with some experience and some additional versatility if he ultimately doesn't make the cut for the re-shaped Las Vegas roster.
Jake Andrews, IOL, Houston Texans
Andrews' case is much the same as Meredith's, but there are two stark differences here.
Andrews took 1,093 snaps at center last season, nearly doubling Meredith's career total at the position, and there's a chance he costs a late-round draft pick depending on how the Texans' final roster needs shake out. With Keylan Rutledge winning the starting center job in camp and Evan Brown having versatility along the IOL, Andrews is suddenly expendable.
It's unlikely he'll make it to the Chargers if he ultimately does hit the waiver wire, but keep an eye out there.
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