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The Los Angeles Chargers have made critical roster moves, signing tackle Foster Sarell to the active roster and Bobby Hart to the practice squad amid ongoing injuries. With additional elevation of Kimani Vidal and Emany Johnson, along with safety Tony Jefferson, the team is focusing on depth and adaptability ahead of their next game. These transactions reflect the Chargers’ strategy in navigating injury challenges and strengthening their competitive edge as the organization prepares for their upcoming matchup.
Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Chargers have made several significant roster moves ahead of their upcoming game, including signing tackle Foster Sarell to the active roster and tackle Bobby Hart to the practice squad. This latest round of transactions comes as the team aims to bolster its roster amid injuries to key players.
Foster Sarell, who has three starts and a total of 36 regular-season appearances for the Chargers from 2022 to 2025, has been elevated twice this season, participating in Week 4. Originally entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021, Sarell joined the Chargers later that year. During his time at Stanford University, he played four years on the offensive line, starting 17 out of 34 games. He contributed to teams that participated in two bowl games and received honorable mention All-Pacific-12 recognition in 2019.
Bobby Hart, another recent addition, was drafted in the seventh round (226th overall) by the New York Giants in 2015. Over his career, Hart has started 67 of 98 regular-season games with the Giants, Bengals, Titans, and Bills. In 2016, he was part of the Giants’ offensive line that supported Eli Manning in exceeding 4,000 passing yards. Additionally, during his time with the Bengals, he played a vital role in helping running back Joe Mixon achieve over 1,000 rushing yards in both the 2018 and 2019 seasons. He has participated in three career postseason games and previously started 37 games during his college years at Florida State, contributing to the team that won the 2013 BCS National Championship.
In further moves, the Chargers elevated running back Kimani Vidal and linebacker Emany Johnson from the practice squad for the upcoming game. They also signed safety Tony Jefferson to the active roster in place of linebacker Khalil Mack, who has been placed on Reserve/Injured due to ongoing injuries. Other additions include outside linebackers Clelin Ferrell and Rashad Weaver to the practice squad, along with long snapper Rick Lovato to the active roster after linebacker Denzel Perryman was also placed on Reserve/Injured.
The Chargers’ roster currently consists of 53 players, although they have several players on Reserve/Injured, including Khalil Mack and Denzel Perryman, both expected to miss significant time. Coach Jim Harbaugh indicated that Joe Alt has a sprained ankle and is unlikely to participate in the game against the Commanders, further complicating the team’s lineup.
The organization has also added a total of 17 players to their practice squad as part of their recent transactions, demonstrating a commitment to depth and versatility ahead of their next matchup. As the Chargers prepare for their upcoming game, these signings reflect the team’s adaptive strategy to navigate the challenges posed by injuries and strengthen their competitive edge on the field.
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