• The team waived the following players: offensive lineman Glen Hakes, defensive tackle Jim Norris, defensive tackle Jim Brewington, tight end James Nixon, wide receiver Al Hoisington, and fullback Willie Simpson.

• They put Simpson on the taxi squad soon afterward.

• They placed defensive back Hank Rivera and defensive end Riley Morris on the injury deferred list and halfback Gene White joined wide receiver Bob Coolbaugh on the injured reserve list