Chargers Shockingly Cut Playmaker as New Regime Cleans House

The Los Angeles Chargers and the other 31 NFL teams are working towards cutting their rosters down from 90 to 53 players before today’s 4 pm ET deadline.

The Chargers made a couple of surprising roster moves on Tuesday, releasing QB Luis Perez and former fourth-round pick running back Isaiah Spiller. In addition to those moves, LA got rid of a fan-favorite pass catcher ahead of the roster deadline, who was viewed as a virtual lock to make the team.

According to Fernando Ramirez of The Sporting Tribune, the Chargers released tight end Donald Parham.

The 27-year-old pass catcher has had an integral role in Los Angeles’ passing game over the last four seasons.

Last season with the Chargers, Parham shockingly had his best year as a pro, recording career highs across the board. The former XFL star tight end posted 27 receptions (41 targets) for 285 yards and a touchdown in 14 games (eight starts).

Over his four-year tenure in Los Angeles, Parham recorded 67 receptions (100 targets) for 764 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Heading into training camp last month, Parham entered a new tight-end room that featured Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst. Hurst and Dissly have very similar play styles and are the type of tight ends that new head coach Jim Harbaugh likes.

However, the former Stetson star will try to latch on with another team before Week 1 starts this season. Meanwhile, the Chargers’ tight end room looks to be set with Dissly, Hurst, and Stone Smartt.

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