RT @chargers: our initial 53: a thread https://t.co/m3ZSvlj3XF Via @chargers on X

What happened: Los Angeles kept 26 players on offense, 25 on defense and two specialists after Sunday's 3 p.m. PT cutdown deadline. The club also released two players, waived 28 and waived/injured three.

Why it matters: The initial roster establishes the core group for Week 1, but waiver claims could reshape the back end immediately. Practice-squad assembly begins after the waiver period.

By the numbers: The roster is 49.1% offense, 47.2% defense and 3.8% specialists.

What to watch: Watch for waiver claims and subsequent roster moves after the claim period closes Monday.

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