“Jerry has been a valued member of our organization since arriving in 2019, and I want to thank him for all his contributions to the Chargers,” general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement. “This was not an easy decision but, after careful consideration, it was a necessary one that is in the best interest of both team and player. We wish Jerry all the best moving forward in his career.”
Tillery, a 2019 first-round pick, will not be officially waived until Friday, which makes him unavailable to be claimed by another team until Monday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, various teams had interest in trading for the defensive lineman ahead of last week’s trade deadline, so it’s likely a team will claim him come Monday.