The Chargers waived defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day on Friday, the team announced.
Signed in 2022, Joseph-Day started 30 games for Los Angeles, finishing with 87 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss, five sacks and an interception.
The decision to waive Joseph-Day, a team captain during this season, came as a bit of a surprise.
Here is how social media reacted to the news:
Very surprised to hear that Sebastian Joseph-Day has been waived at this point in the season. He was a likely a cap casualty next season, but interested to hear the Chargers explanation.
Saves 7.5 million in 2024 and will give him a chance to sign with a team if not claimed.
— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) December 22, 2023
WHOA WHAT https://t.co/i3l8DFmZTY
— 🎬Director (@TheDirector_YT) December 22, 2023
Sebastian Joseph-Day's contract was most likely a cut at the end of the season anyway, but for them to move early…yeesh.
Locker room needs to be built back up from the sticks as a mass exodus of other team captains looms.
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) December 22, 2023
It’s a production business man 🥶 https://t.co/Lw2290g9x7
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) December 22, 2023
Joseph-Day gets a chance to get picked up by a contender, #Chargers get~$7.5M in cap relief for 2024. https://t.co/EYrOPPf2iC
— Dan W. (@DanWSports) December 22, 2023
Good potential landing spot for Sebastian Joseph-Day, who was drafted to the Rams when Brad Holmes was there https://t.co/S5vgsKEf7Z
— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@PFF_Brad) December 22, 2023
Sebastian Joseph-Day was a captain. A week ago, the Chargers put him on the Monday podium for the media. He's amazing in the community. He's good at football. He won't be out of work long.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) December 22, 2023
Sebastian Joseph-Day has the chance to do the funniest thing ever.
Sign with Denver and play versus Chargers in week 17. https://t.co/KS4lvCNcsK
— 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 (@CameronParkerPO) December 22, 2023
Every contender should be trying to land Sebastian Joseph-Day before the playoffs begin.
Would be a solid addition to any team needing DL depth.
— Mike Zimmelman (@MZimmel) December 22, 2023
My guess is both the Chargers and SJD mutually knew they were going to part ways and agreed to do it now as a favor for him to go to a playoff team. Wonder if they do the same for Mack?
— Dean Thanos (@HailDeanThanos) December 22, 2023
Quick edit of SJD on his next team. pic.twitter.com/di3J9cfou1
— Original Flavor (@_OriginalFlavor) December 22, 2023
This is a good move for the Chargers and for SJD. Free's up cap space and also allows SJD to find a team that's in the hunt for the playoffs. I wouldn't be surprised if SJD asked for this.
— WADDUP UCE (@LightzOut83) December 22, 2023