The Chargers made one more roster move before final cuts, sending defensive lineman TeRah Edwards to the Panthers in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick.
The deal, first reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, comes as Los Angeles continues to reshape its roster with the regular season getting closer. It was another quick turn in a busy stretch for the team, and another sign that every spot on the roster is being weighed carefully.
Edwards had turned in a productive preseason, finishing with 10 total tackles across three games, but he was battling in a crowded group on the interior defensive line. That competition clearly mattered, and the Chargers chose to move him while getting draft capital back in return. As the source put it, “we all know Hortiz loves his draft picks.”
For Carolina, Edwards arrives after what was described as a strong preseason and should get a chance to carve out a role there.
The trade also sharpens the picture for Los Angeles up front. The Chargers still have plenty of talent on the defensive line, with Teair Tart and Dalvin Tomlinson leading the way, while Jamaree Caldwell and Justin Eboigbe remain part of the mix and part of the team’s future.
With Edwards gone, the Chargers can focus on the rest of their final roster decisions. Experience, versatility and special teams value are all expected to matter as the staff sorts through the remaining defensive linemen and settles on the group that fits best.
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