Luis Perez and Isaiah Spiller were notable cuts Tuesday as the Chargers reduced their roster to 53 players by the NFL’s mandatory deadline.
Perez was signed midway through the camp to compete for the backup quarterback role while Justin Herbert was recovering from an injury but didn't see the field in the preseason finale despite splitting snaps with Easton Stick throughout camp. If he clears waivers, Perez could be added to the practice squad. Spiller, a fourth-round pick in 2022, narrowly missed the cut after a tough competition with rookie Kimani Vidal and Jaret Patterson.
Despite a quiet preseason — one reception on 11 targets — Rice made the cut. Tight end : Hayden Hurst, Will Dissly, Stone Smartt Hurst and Dissly, added in the offseason, bring physicality and blocking skills the Chargers need to enhance a revamped run game favored by Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Roman. Hurst, a six-year veteran, also provides a valuable presence in the passing game as a sizable target.
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