Chargers’ website casts doubt on summer breakout’s final roster chances

Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers enjoy the “competitor’s welcome” slogan and reward players with roster spots and playing time regardless of draft status. 

Of the many examples, former fifth-round cornerbacks Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart stand out. 

But there are only so many roster spots to go around each year. 

As such, undrafted linebacker Marlowe Wax is a guy in the middle of a breakout, yet being flagged as a possible cut anyway in analysis from the Chargers’ official website: 

“Wax led the Chargers with nine solo tackles in last weekend's win over the Saints and seems to be an ascending player on defense.

And while cracking the 53-man roster might be a long shot given the veteran depth in the room, there's no doubt Wax is pushing for a spot on the practice squad”

Wax is one of many apparent breakout undrafted players for the Chargers this year. Running back Raheim Sanders appears headed for the final roster, if not a rotational role. Cornerback Nikko Reed has enjoyed a nice summer, too, to name a few. 

But linebacker is tricky. Rosters can afford to only keep so many and the Chargers are comfortable at the spot already with Daiyan Henley, Denzel Perryman and Troy Dye, while also seeking out a Junior Colson breakout. 

Versatility and special teams will come into play in a big way for Wax. But the huge in-game production matters, too, so perhaps another strong showing or two changes the conversation.