Los Angeles Chargers waive Hayden Rucci, release Evan Svoboda
The Los Angeles Chargers waived tight end Hayden Rucci and released tight end Evan Svoboda from the practice squad on Nov. 10, 2026, according to the team transaction log posted by ESPN. The moves were listed in the club’s transactions update for that date. The roster adjustments come amid ongoing injury-related roster churn for the Chargers this season.
Rucci was originally signed from Jacksonville’s practice squad on Sept. 22, according to the transactions record. He had provided depth at the tight end position since joining the organization. Svoboda entered the club as an undrafted signing in May and had been placed on the practice-squad injured list on Oct. 14 before his release on Tuesday.
The Chargers opened 21-day practice-window designations on Nov. 5 for tight end David Njoku and linebacker Denzel Perryman to return from injured reserve, a separate move listed on the transactions page. The team also placed safety Derwin James on injured reserve on Oct. 31, and the transactions log shows the Chargers at 0-8 this season. The series of roster moves this month reflect the club’s effort to manage depth and availability amid multiple injuries.
NFL Sports Blog Take
These are typical in-season roster adjustments for a team dealing with injury issues and thin depth at multiple positions. Releasing Svoboda clears a practice-squad injured-list spot, while waiving Rucci removes a fringe tight end as David Njoku has been designated to return from injured reserve. With Derwin James already on injured reserve and the Chargers continuing to open practice windows for returning players, expect more short-term signings and practice-squad churn as the club manages its active roster. The moves do not represent a major strategic shift but are part of ongoing roster maintenance during a difficult stretch for the team.