Marlo Wax’s final preseason burst put him on every Chargers roster radar. Six tackles, a tackle-for-loss, a sack, two QB hits, and a pass defensed culminated in a standout drive that underscored how hard he played to secure a spot, even as numbers loom large at linebacker.

Aranda Gatson II flashed as a legitimate receiving threat with a 25-yard score, Nico Reed shined on defense with enough versatility to merit serious consideration, and DJ Uiagalelei showed arm talent that could land him on the practice squad as a long-term developmental option. A high-stakes live 53-man rosters decision looms after a game full of question marks, while Rocket Sanders offered late-season-floor flashes in a crowded backfield.