BREAKING: Los Angeles Chargers Release Former First-Round Pick

On Thursday, shocking news came down when the Los Angeles Chargers announced that they’ve waived a former first-round pick.

DL Jerry Tillery will now be looking for a new team after he was served his walking papers.

Chargers waived their former first-round pick Jerry Tillery.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 11, 2022

The Chargers have waived DL Jerry Tillery, a 2019 first round pick.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 11, 2022

The #Chargers have waived former first-round pick Jerry Tillery, doing so with a statement from GM Tom Telesco: pic.twitter.com/OURK3cLwnI

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 11, 2022

Chargers GM Tom Telesco said it was in the best interest of both the team and Tillery to part ways.

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“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,” Telesco said. “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.”

In 2022, Tillery has appeared in seven games for the Chargers and recorded eight total tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.