• The team waived six players: fullback Jetstream Smith, wide receiver Alan Goldstein, tackle Francis Morelli, wide receiver Clar Appledoorn, guard Arnold Metcalf, and cornerback Frank Bernardi.

• Public relations director Jack Gallagher resigned, for “personal reasons.”

• Center Harrison Rece, who had suffered a knee injury in the Chargers game, was placed on injured reserve.

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