• The team waived guard John Dittrich
• They also signed free agent guard Herb Roedel, out of Marquette, who had recently been cut by the Cowboys
• Halfback Jack Larscheid was listed as doubtful for the season opener against the Oilers on the 9th because of a leg injury
• Defensive end Jon Jelacic pulled a hamstring in practice, making his status uncertain for the opener
• George Fields was slated to get the start if Jelacic couldn’t go
• Linebacker Al Bansavage had the cast removed from his injured wrist, making him available for the Oilers game, if only in spot duty