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Alex Katson

Chargers waive RB Larry Rountree III

The Chargers running back room is beginning to take shape.

After a breakout performance from undrafted rookie Elijah Dotson in Saturday’s preseason game against the Rams, Los Angeles waived Larry Rountree III, their sixth-round pick in 2021. Rountree was RB4 on the depth chart behind Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, and Isaiah Spiller. He struggled on Saturday, with five carries for just 9 yards, despite an overall stellar performance by the Chargers on the ground.

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Rountree played in 16 games over two seasons in Los Angeles, logging 49 carries for 106 yards and one touchdown. He also added three receptions for 13 yards. The Missouri product was also a key contributor on special teams.

In his absence, Dotson likely takes over as the RB4 and will need to continue to prove himself to convince the Chargers to keep four running backs and fullback Zander Horvath on the 53-man roster.

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