Marlowe Wax earns 53-man roster spot after strong Chargers preseason

Linebacker Marlowe Wax secured a position on the Los Angeles Chargers' 53-man roster following a successful preseason campaign. Pro Football Focus graded Wax as the team's top performer during the preseason with a mark of 90.9. The Syracuse product showed improved performance in both run defense and coverage, contributing six tackles and a pass breakup over the last three weeks. Coaches demonstrated confidence in the 23-year-old by assigning him defensive play-calling duties in a Week 2 exhibition against the 49ers. After spending the 2025 season primarily on special teams, Wax enters the 2026 campaign with an opportunity for an expanded defensive workload. His development arrives as the team begins the season with Denzel Perryman placed on injured reserve.

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