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Former Los Angeles Dodgers draft pick DJ Uiagalelei was waived by the Chargers on September 1 as the team trimmed its roster to 53 players ahead of the deadline, per dodgerblue.com. Uiagalelei had been competing with Trey Lance for the backup quarterback role behind Justin Herbert.

Uiagalelei completed 24 of 42 preseason passes for 341 yards, two touchdowns, and was auditioning for a roster spot in a crowded quarterback room. The competition proved too steep, and his time with the Chargers ended before the regular season began.

This news falls outside the Dodgers’ direct baseball operations but marks another chapter for a former organization draft pick now competing in professional football.

Source(s): Staff (dodgerblue.com) | First reported: September 1, 2026 7:10 PM UTC

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