"Set at running back, Raheim Sanders and Kimani Vidal were among 25 players waived by the Chargers on Tuesday ahead of the NFL's 53-man roster deadline. The cuts also included eight veterans, most notably quarterback Taylor Heinicke and safety Tony Jefferson. Marred by injuries, the team placed several players on injured reserve, with long snapper Josh Harris and defensive back Deane Leonard sidelined for at least four games and linebacker Junior Colson lost for the season."
"As last year showed, "tis the season" for continued roster moves - even after the initial roster is set. Last year the Chargers' front office traded for Heinicke and Elijah Molden and signed Teair Tart after the 53-man roster deadline. Harbaugh likely will be eager to see what "Chef [Joe] Hortiz is going to cook up" in the days ahead."
Jim Harbaugh enters Year 2 with a more settled roster and continued authority to shape personnel. The Chargers waived 25 players, including veterans such as Taylor Heinicke and Tony Jefferson, while moving multiple players to injured reserve including Josh Harris, Deane Leonard and season-ending loss Junior Colson. The initial 53-man roster lists Justin Herbert and Trey Lance at quarterback, with attention on Herbert to overcome postseason struggles and Lance earning confidence after beating out Heinicke. Running back roles feature Omarion Hampton, Najee Harris and Hassan Haskins, though Harris's Week 1 availability is uncertain. Further roster moves remain possible after the deadline.
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