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Marlowe Wax may simply need to bide his time for his true Chargers opportunity

The Los Angeles Chargers need to sort out the future of their ILB room. Marlowe Wax should be a part of that.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:00 PM
Marlowe Wax may simply need to bide his time for his true Chargers opportunity
Key Things to Know
  • Bolt Beat argues linebacker Marlowe Wax may soon earn a significant Chargers role despite playing just 11 defensive snaps.
  • Wax impressed in the preseason with 13 tackles, two pressures, and an 87.8 PFF run-defending grade.
  • Fellow linebackers Denzel Perryman, Daiyan Henley, and Troy Dye are all scheduled to become free agents after this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bolt Beat's G.C. Bellchamber argues that Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Marlowe Wax could see a larger defensive opportunity beyond 2026 despite currently being sidelined. Although Wax impressed during the preseason with 13 tackles and an 87.8 run-defense grade from Pro Football Focus, he has logged just 11 defensive snaps through the team's 0-6 start while playing primarily on special teams.

Bellchamber notes that upcoming free agency could reshape the position group, as Denzel Perryman, Daiyan Henley, and Troy Dye are all set to hit the open market. While Del'Shawn Phillips secured the starting role in Perryman's absence, Wax's athleticism and roster standing position him to potentially claim a substantial role in the future.

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