Chargers Likely to Cut Wide Receiver Jalen Reagor Before Next Season

The Los Angeles Chargers, who call Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium home, may be looking to make changes to their receiving corps in the coming months. Despite quarterback Justin Herbert having limited offensive weapons, sports analysts are predicting that wide receiver Jalen Reagor could be cut from the roster before the next season begins.

Reagor, a former first-round draft pick who joined the Chargers’ practice squad last September after being released by the New England Patriots, has struggled to make a significant impact since being elevated to the active roster midseason. In his eight-game stint with the team, the 26-year-old recorded only seven catches on 12 targets.

Lee Vowell of Bolt Beat, a publication covering the Chargers, recently expressed surprise that Reagor has remained with the team this long. “He is not expensive, so possibly that is why he wasn’t released. However, he is simply taking up a roster spot that someone else should have,” Vowell noted, suggesting that upcoming draft picks could push Reagor off the roster entirely.

For Inglewood football fans following the Chargers, this potential move signals the team’s likely intention to rebuild their receiving options through the upcoming NFL draft. After a challenging season at SoFi Stadium, the team appears focused on providing Herbert with more reliable targets.

Reagor’s journey in the NFL has been disappointing for a player selected in the first round of the 2020 draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. Over his five-season career spanning four different teams, he has totaled just 86 receptions for 1,037 yards and four touchdowns in 64 games.

While the Chargers have made no official announcement regarding Reagor’s future, the prediction aligns with expectations that the team will look to significantly retool its offense during the offseason. For local fans hoping to see the Chargers improve next season at SoFi Stadium, these potential roster decisions will be closely watched in the coming months.

The team’s offseason moves will be particularly important for Inglewood’s sports economy, as successful teams at SoFi Stadium typically drive higher attendance and greater economic activity for local businesses on game days.