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Chargers trade rumors continue amid Diontae Johnson and Christian Kirk rumors

Harry October 28, 2024

It feels like it’s only a matter of time Los Angeles Chargers Make a move on a wide receiver before the NFL trade deadline.

This is especially true when names like Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk came up in recent trade rumors, and the Chargers were also mentioned in the same report from ESPN. Adam Schefter.

Specifically, Schefter reported that he “thinks” the Chargers will still be involved in trades as Week 8 gets underway.

A man in Johnson Some have even called for the Chargers to make a tradeSchefter said the Panthers are looking for a draft pick in the mid-round range. Kirk is also getting a healthy amount of attention, but the 2-5 Jaguars will need to keep losing and the contract looks big In 2025 ($27.2 million cap reached) without any adjustments.

As always, Schefter also noted that the New York Jets are willing to move former Chargers first-round pick Mike Williams if the trade compensation is fair.

Davante Adams, Amari Cooper and DeAndre Hopkins were already traded before the deadline. In hindsight, it feels like they were a little out of the Chargers’ price range because Jim Harbaugh and Co. He wants to accumulate major draft assets and continue rebuilding the program to his liking.

The names mentioned in Schefter’s report seem to be more in the right price range; Williams still looks like the best option overall due to his obvious connections to Justin Herbert and the team.

Either way, the wide receivers are there for the taking and the Chargers won’t have much of an excuse if they don’t make a move.

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