Chargers release Ben Cleveland, sign long snapper Peter Bowden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers officially released offensive guard Ben Cleveland on July 28, 2026. In a corresponding move, the team signed long snapper Peter Bowden, who previously spent time on their practice squad at the end of the 2025 season. Bowden entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2024 after playing at Wisconsin, where he was recognized as a finalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award in 2023. The Chargers have made this roster adjustment to enhance their special teams unit, moving forward after Cleveland's departure.
- •Chargers released offensive guard Ben Cleveland.
- •The team signed long snapper Peter Bowden on July 28.
- •Bowden previously spent time on the Chargers' practice squad.
- •He was a finalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award in 2023.
- •Bowden played college football at Wisconsin.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers sign LS Peter Bowden
"The Chargers made the release of offensive guard Ben Cleveland official on Tuesday.
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