Nadame Tucker pushes for Chargers' 53-man roster spot during preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Los Angeles Chargers are evaluating their roster ahead of the final cuts. Undrafted free agent Nadame Tucker has made a strong impression, recently contributing with a quarterback hit in the team's 27-7 preseason win over the Houston Texans. Tucker led Division I in sacks at Western Michigan with 14.5 last season, but faces stiff competition in a deep linebacker group featuring Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu. Tucker remains focused on improving and proving he belongs on the team.
- •Chargers must reduce roster from 90 to 53 players.
- •Tucker recorded a quarterback hit in the win against Texans.
- •He was the leading sack producer in Division I last year.
- •Tucker aims to compete effectively in training camp.
- •The Chargers' linebacker group includes notable players like Mack.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Undrafted free agent making a case for Chargers’ 53-man roster
"The Los Angeles Chargers have a healthy amount of competition on the roster as the preseason continues.
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