The team shifted Wayne Crow from halfback to fullback. Charley Fuller was slated to be the new starting halfback

Newcomer Gary Finneran was thought likely to start at right defensive end.

Willie Smith was promoted to start at guard in the recently-released John Dittrich’s old spot.

Waived

George Fields, defensive lineman

Defensive end Jon Jelacic was still dealing with a pulled hamstring and was expected to see only limited duty, if that, against the Chargers on the 17th.