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.