Week 1 of the NFL preseason will begin Thursday.
The Chargers kicked off their preseason in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on July 31. Los Angeles defeated Detroit, 34-7, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Former Vol tight end McCallan Castles was on the Chargers’ roster for the matchup and did not record any statistics. On Wednesday, he was waived by Los Angeles.
Castles played at Tennessee in 2023. He appeared in 13 games during his only season with the Vols, recording 22 receptions for 283 yards and five touchdowns.
Castles transferred to Tennessee from UC Davis ahead of the 2023 campaign. He played at UC Davis from 2021-22, starting 28 contests, and recorded 68 receptions, 928 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns. The former Vol also played at California for two seasons (2018-19).
The Chargers will return to action for their second contest Aug. 10 versus New Orleans. Kickoff between Los Angeles and the Saints is scheduled for 4 p.m. EDT and will be televised by NFL Network.
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