Chargers veteran Penning among players facing roster cuts ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Trevor Penning is at risk of being cut as the roster is trimmed from 90 to 53 players ahead of the NFL season. The deadline for cuts is set for August 30. Penning, a former first-round pick, struggled with injuries and performance since joining the Chargers in 2025. With the offensive line now healthier, the need for Penning has diminished, leading to speculation about his future with the team.
- •Chargers must reduce roster by August 30.
- •Penning has struggled with penalties and injuries.
- •Team's offensive line has been mostly rebuilt.
- •Penning signed a one-year deal in March 2026.
- •Penning's status on the team is uncertain as cuts approach.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers player lands on chopping block among veterans ahead of cuts
"This Chargers veteran offensive lineman is among the potential players who could be cut before the 53-man rosters are finalized.
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