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Chargers' Former 1st-round Pick Suddenly Looks Like Major Trade Candidate
- The Chargers are reportedly considering trades as they retool their receivers after 2025.
- Quentin Johnston is a former first-round pick whose future with LA is under review.
- ESPN’s Bill Barnwell suggested Johnston could fetch value in a trade tied to his slot role.
- The team could use a trade to recoup draft capital with limited picks in the upcoming draft.
- Johnston’s fit as a power slot could influence whether he stays in LA or moves elsewhere.
- Keenan Allen remains a potential free agent, impacting Johnston’s role in 2026.
- Ladd McConkey’s production and slot usage continue to affect Johnston’s opportunities.
- Johnston’s fifth-year option would cost about $20 million combined over the next two seasons.
- The report suggests the Chargers might rebuild the receiver corps around a different structure.
- The piece was published as part of OnSI coverage of the Los Angeles Chargers.
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