Los Angeles Chargers roster cuts & news tracker 2025: Full list of players released

The Los Angeles Chargers and Jim Harbaugh have some tough decisions to make while forming a final 53-man roster before the NFL deadline on Tuesday. 

Harbaugh enters Year 2 of a major roster overhaul looking to keep the momentum surging after last year’s unexpected playoff appearance. 

Like the rest of the NFL, Harbaugh and the Chagers have until Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET to reach the 53-man roster limit. 

Below, we’ll provide live updates as news and rumors start to come in about Chargers final cuts. 

Los Angeles Chargers roster cuts tracker & news

List will be updated as more information becomes available.

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2025 NFL final roster cut deadlines

The NFL requires teams to trim their 90-man roster down to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 26. 

Players with less than four accrued seasons will go to waivers, while those with more than four will head right to free agency. The waiver wire opens on Wednesday, August 27, along with the formulation of 16-player practice squads.