Chargers sign Caleb Murphy, release Nadame Tucker from practice squad

Murphy made the Chargers’ 53-man roster last season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

we've signed OLB caleb murphy to the practice squad + released OLB nadame tucker from the practice squad https://t.co/os Via @chargers on X

What happened: Murphy joins the practice squad as an outside linebacker. Tucker departs from the same unit.

Why it matters: The move reshapes the club’s developmental depth at outside linebacker entering the 2026 season.

By the numbers: Murphy is listed at 6-foot-3, 254 pounds; Tucker is listed at 6-foot-3, 250 pounds.

What to watch: Watch whether Murphy is elevated to the active roster during the opening weeks.

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