The Chargers retain Tony Jefferson after trading two teammates

Tony Jefferson will remain on the Chargers roster following the team's move to reduce its squad to 53 players. The organization initially planned to cut the veteran safety during the final roster evaluations on August 30. Plans shifted after the team executed trades involving cornerback Avery Smith and defensive lineman TeRah Edwards. Those roster transactions cleared two necessary spots, allowing the front office to keep Jefferson. He stays with the Los Angeles organization as the team finalizes its composition for the upcoming season.

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