The Chargers made the signing of Antonio Gates official today, requiring a corresponding release of one of the 53 players on the roster. That player was seventh-round rookie running back Justin Jackson...
The Chargers waived seventh-round RB Justin Jackson to make room for TE Antonio Gates.
No sign of Gates at the start of today's practice, but UCLA product Thomas Duarte is here as a practice-squad tight end.— Jack Wang (@thejackwang) September 3, 2018Jackson was considered by most to be the third running back on the depth chart entering training camp and the preseason process.