Chargers set 53-man roster, keep 5 RBs
The Chargers’ 53-man roster is complete.
It is, of course, anything but final.
The team’s roster includes five running backs, as undrafted rookie Branden Oliver and sixth-round pick Marion Grice were both retained. San Diego is expected to monitor waiver cuts elsewhere in the league, particularly on the defensive line for possible moves to upgrade its depth.
Oliver was one of three undrafted rookies to make the initial 53.
Defensive end Tenny Palepoi and cornerback Chris Davis are the others.
Wide receiver Vincent Brown (calf) was waived-injured. The other 22 were released without the injury designation.
On defense, linebacker Victor Aiyewa, defensive tackle Chas Alecxih, cornerback Crezdon Butler, safety Alden Darby, cornerback Greg Ducre, linebacker Thomas Keiser, defensive end Joe Kruger, outside linebacker Cordarro Law, safety Adrian Phillips, linebacker Colton Underwood, and defensive end Doug Worthington were cut.
On offense, wide receiver Torrence Allen, tight end Michael Flacco, tackle Michael Harris, wide receiver Javontee Herndon, wide receiver Tevin Reese, tackle Jeremiah Sirles, quarterback Brad Sorensen, guard Craig Watts, tackle Kenny Wiggins, and center Khalil Wilkes were waived.
Harris is a notable cut.
He was notified Friday — or at least, under the impression he’d been notified — that he won the Chargers’ swing tackle job, sources said. There was an apparent miscommunication or change of heart. Willie Smith, not Harris, stands as the reserve to starting tackles King Dunlap and D.J. Fluker.
QB (2)
Philip Rivers
Kellen Clemens
RB (5)
Ryan Mathews
Danny Woodhead
Donald Brown
Branden Oliver
Marion Grice
OL (8)
King Dunlap
Chad Rinehart
Nick Hardwick
Johnnie Troutman
D.J. Fluker
Chris Watt
Rich Ohrnberger
Willie Smith
WR (5)
Keenan Allen
Malcom Floyd
Eddie Royal
Dontrelle Inman
Seyi Ajirotutu
TE (4)
Antonio Gates
Ladarius Green
David Johnson
John Phillips
DL (6)
Corey Liuget
Kendall Reyes
Sean Lissemore
Lawrence Guy
Ryan Carrethers
Tenny Palepoi
OLB (5)
Melvin Ingram
Jarret Johnson
Dwight Freeney
Jerry Attaochu
Tourek Williams
ILB (5)
Donald Butler
Manti Te’o
Kavell Conner
Reggie Walker
Andrew Gachkar
CB (5)
Shareece Wright
Brandon Flowers
Jason Verrett
Steve Williams
Chris Davis
Safety (5)
Eric Weddle
Marcus Gilchrist
Jahleel Addae
Darrell Stuckey
Richard Marshall
Kicker (1)
Nick Novak
Punter (1)
Mike Scifres
Long snapper (1)
Mike Windt