# Chargers Lose Preseason Star, Kimani Vidal Trade Rumors

> Chargers cut preseason star Greg Desrosiers Jr., keeping Kimani Vidal as trade rumors swirl.
- Title: Chargers Lose Preseason Star, Kimani Vidal Trade Rumors
- Summary: Chargers cut preseason star Greg Desrosiers Jr., keeping Kimani Vidal as trade rumors swirl. Los Angeles Chargers released practice squad running back Greg…
- Keywords: los angeles chargers, greg desrosiers jr, kimani vidal, nfl, practice squad, trade rumors, new york giants, sports, Chargers, Lose, Preseason, Star
- Source: Los Angeles Chargers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/chargers/onsi/chargers-preseason-star-claimed-kimani-vidal-trade-rumors
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: los angeles chargers, greg desrosiers jr, kimani vidal, nfl, practice squad, trade rumors, new york giants, sports
## Chargers Lose Preseason Star
Los Angeles Chargers released practice squad running back Greg Desrosiers Jr. after he had 166 yards on 23 attempts in three preseason games.
## Desrosiers Stashed on Practice Squad
Chargers hoped Desrosiers would be called up if top running backs Omarion Hampton, Keaton Mitchell, or Kimani Vidal got injured.
## Giants Choose Desrosiers
New York Giants selected Desrosiers after cutting former Chargers running back Najee Harris and placing Tyrone Tracy on injured reserve.
## Kimani Vidal Trade Buzz
Trade rumors intensify as Kimani Vidal, the Chargers' best running back this season, faces interest from multiple teams.
## Vidal's 2025 Season
Vidal started on the practice squad in 2025, ending the season as the team's leading rusher with 643 yards.
## Chargers Keep Vidal
Losing Desrosiers allows Chargers to keep Vidal, avoiding losing two running backs in a short span.
## Trade Deadline Approaches
With the NFL trade deadline near, teams like the Bears and 49ers have shown serious interest in Khalil Mack.
## Chargers' Strategy
Chargers may move on from Vidal to gather draft capital for 2027, but losing Desrosiers keeps him on the team.
## Key takeaway

Los Angeles Chargers released practice squad running back Greg Desrosiers Jr. to keep Kimani Vidal on the team amid trade speculation.