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Sanders was waived by the Chargers on Tuesday.

Sanders signed with Los Angeles as an undrafted free agent in April, ultimately putting together an impressive preseason. The running back turned 28 carries into 101 yards and two scores, while also adding five catches for 29 yards and a 21-yard kickoff return over three contests. If he clears waivers, Sanders appears to be a strong candidate to hang around as a member of the Chargers' practice squad.

The Chargers waived Patterson (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Tuesday.

The nature and severity of Patterson's injury isn't clear, but the settlement will allow him to sign with a team once he is fully healthy. The only preseason action he saw was the Hall of Fame Game against the Lions on July 31, when he turned three carries into two yards while adding two catches on as many targets for 18 yards.

Guillory (collarbone) was waived by the Ravens with an injury settlement Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Guillory broke his clavicle during the Ravens' preseason finale and is facing an extended absence. The undrafted rookie was blanked through the first two preseason games but caught three passes for 17 yards in the finale before getting hurt. Once he's healthy, he'll likely seek a practice-squad role.

Klotz was waived by the Chargers on Tuesday.

Klotz inked a deal with the team as an undrafted free agent in April, reeling in three catches for nine yards in the only preseason game in which he appeared. The tight end will likely clear waivers, after which he'll potentially look for another opportunity elsewhere.

Grimm was waived by the Chargers on Tuesday.

Grimm signed with Los Angeles as an undrafted free agent in April, reeling in four catches for 34 yards and a touchdown over three preseason games. Additionally, the wide receiver returned five punts for 77 yards and a score. If Grimm goes unclaimed on waivers, there's a chance he sticks around with the Chargers' practice squad, otherwise he'll likely get another opportunity elsewhere in the near future.

Givens (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Givens will miss at least four games as he rehabs a pectoral injury he picked up in early August. His absence opens the door for rookies CJ West (knee) and Alfred Collins to secure a role at starting defensive tackle while holdover Kalia Davis mixes in. Givens played eight games last season and posted 11 tackles (six solo) and 3.5 sacks.

Gross-Matos (undisclosed) was activated from the active/PUP list Tuesday.

It's unclear what Gross-Matos was dealing with while missing the entire training camp, but he should be back in the mix for the Week 1 matchup versus the Seahawks. Last season, the 2020 second-round pick posted 19 tackles and 4.0 sacks. Rookie first-round pick Mykel Williams (knee) is his primary competition for reps on the edge.

Jackson was waived by the Chargers on Tuesday.

Jackson reeled in two catches for 26 yards while appearing in two games with Los Angeles during the preseason. The wide receiver will now look for his next opportunity, which could come with the Chargers' practice squad.

The Chargers waived Johnson (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Tuesday.

It's unclear whether this injury is related to the undisclosed issue Johnson was dealing with at the beginning of training camp. Regardless, the injury settlement allows the 25-year-old wideout to sign with a team once he is fully healthy. Johnson played in all four of the Chargers' preseason games and logged four catches (on six targets) for 37 yards.

Mustapha (knee) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

Mustapha excelled with the 49ers as a fourth-round rookie in 2024, as he generated 72 tackles (32 solo), five pass breakups and an interception across 16 games (12 starts). He underwent surgery following the season to repair a torn graft in his knee that was related to the torn ACL he suffered in 2022 at Wake Forest. Mustapha will miss at least the first four games of the season, and the 49ers brought in Jason Pinnock (heel) from the Giants to serve as the starting free safety in the meantime. Mustapha will have an opportunity to reclaim the starting gig upon return.