{"id":234942,"date":"2025-05-30T15:05:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=234942"},"modified":"2025-05-30T08:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T12:15:14","slug":"quentin-johnston-trade-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/05\/30\/quentin-johnston-trade-rumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: Chargers First-Round Pick Could Be on the Trade Block"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wide receiver Quentin Johnston has not lived up to his first-round draft capital, and Jim Harabugh’s Chargers could trade him in the coming weeks. Selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, the TCU product struggled as a rookie, hauling in just 38 of his 67 targets for 431 yards, two touchdowns, and a 58.9 PFF grade, the 94th-best mark out of 128 eligible receivers. He improved in Year 2 with a 67.4 PFF grade but still left something to be desired, especially during the team’s one-sided Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans.<\/p>\n

Currently behind Ladd McConkey on the depth chart, Johnston could fall further down the pecking order following the offseason additions of old friend Mike Williams and second-round pick Tre Harris<\/a>. Given Harbaugh’s tendency to run the football as much as possible,\u00a0Bleacher Report<\/em>‘s Alex Ballentine<\/a> believes the Chargers could try and trade Quentin Johnston. While he may not live up to his first-round billing, several teams across the league could roll the dice on him.<\/p>\n

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Jan 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) makes a reception against Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during the third quarter in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bleacher Report: Chargers Could Trade Quentin Johnston<\/h2>\n

Possible Fits<\/h3>\n

Seattle Seahawks<\/h4>\n

The Seattle Seahawks have a great young playmaker in Jaxon Smith-Njigba<\/a> and took a gamble on the talented but aging and oft-injured Cooper Kupp. Even if Kupp works out in 2025, he’s not a long-term fix at the position. Seattle needs another reliable weapon to properly support quarterback Sam Darnold, and Quentin Johnston could be the man for the job. While he’s not a true go-to target, last year proved he has what it takes to be a depth option in the right passing attack.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Rams<\/h4>\n

After parting ways with Cooper Kupp, the Los Angeles Rams effectively replaced him with star wide receiver Davante Adams. Just like Kupp, Adams can be a short-term fix for this team, but he’s much closer to the end of his career than the beginning. Los Angeles must find a long-term answer at wide receiver alongside Puka Nacau, especially since Matthew Stafford could call it a career<\/a> after the season. The Rams next quarterback will need weapons to increase their odds of success, and a Quentin Johnston trade could help with that development.<\/p>\n

New Orleans Saints<\/h4>\n

The New Orleans Saints face the unenviable task of trying to develop a young quarterback with a terrible roster. The offensive line is a mess, and while Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed are an adequate receiver duo on paper, Olave’s extensive concussion history makes it unlikely that he will play a full 17-game season. Whether it’s Spencer Rattler or rookie Tyler Shough<\/a>, Mickey Loomis must add more talent to this roster, and a Quentin Johnston trade shouldn’t cost anything more than a late-round pick.<\/p>\n

San Francisco 49ers<\/h4>\n

The San Francisco 49ers are in a period of transition. While Brock Purdy received his massive extension, the team needs somebody to catch the ball. Deebo Samuel is gone, Brandon Aiyuk is returning from his season-ending injury, and 2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall<\/a> is battling a hamstring injury. Someone must catch the ball for Brock Purdy, and a Quentin Johnston trade could be a way for the organization to land a healthy playmaker who could still develop into a reliable option.<\/p>\n

Main Photo: Troy Taormina – Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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