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HC Brandon Staley Explains Decisions in Creating Chargers 53-Man Roster, “It was a tough day”

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley speaks to the media following cut day as the Bolts finalize their initial 53-man roster.

Chapters:
0:00 On the process of cutting the roster down to 53 players
1:25 On DL Forrest Merrill
2:01 On K Tristan Vizcaino and the decision at kicker
3:08 On the decision to waive WR Tyron Johnson
3:50 On T Trey Pipkins III
4:48 On ‘tinkering with’ the roster and offensive line over the next two weeks
5:27 On the potential of adding a fourth quarterback to the roster via practice squad for COVID protocols
6:02 On isolating one player from the quarterback group to prevent any potential exposure
6:37 On if a player’s vaccination status was taken into account when making a roster decision
7:08 On if CB Kemon Hall’s ability to contribute on special teams aided his roster decision
7:39 On retaining players that possess fortitude and perseverance
9:18 On the decision to waive WR Joe Reed
9:52 On the decision to waive DL Cortez Broughton
10:28 On LB Amen Ogbongbemiga
11:18 On if he’s surprised that Ogbongbemiga was not selected in the 2021 NFL Draft
11:48 On CB Ryan Smith
12:16 On if Smith is still ‘working through’ a core muscle injury
12:29 On the potential of Smith being placed on Reserve/Injured
12:35 On any ‘off the radar’ players that made the 53-man roster
13:54 On if Norton is the team’s ‘swing tackle’
13:59 On C Corey Linsley and T Bryan Bulaga not practicing today
14:27 On this week of practice
15:16 On any players that could potentially be placed on Reserve/Injured
15:45 On DB Mark Webb Jr. not practicing today
16:01 On TE Jared Cook

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