• 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

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