Chargers trim roster to 85 players

The Chargers have trimmed their roster down to 85 players to meet the mandatory cut deadline, which was set for 1 pm PT on Tuesday.

To get it to 85, Los Angeles waived wide receiver Maurice Ffrench, quarterback Brandon Peters, safety Skyler Thomas, and defensive lineman Forrest Merrill and offensive lineman Isaac Weaver with injury designations.

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This is the first of three roster cuts L.A. is required to make.

Here’s a look at the rest of the mandatory cut dates:

• Tuesday, August 23: Down to 80.
• Tuesday, August 30: Down to 53.