After days of speculation, Wes Fry was named acting general manager following the resignation of Bud Hastings. Ed Walls, a team accountant, was named the new business manager. Fry would continue to head up the player personnel department.

Co-owner Robert Osborne said recent rumors that the team would move to Portland were “completely unfounded.”

The coaching staff moved tackle Jim Brewington to the defensive line.

The team activated tackle Cliff Roberts of Illinois off the taxi squad, taking Jon Jelacic’s place on the roster.