Chargers Trade Rumors: Los Angeles $14M wideout linked to Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders amid change of scenery benefit (Image via Pinterest: Los Angeles Chargers logo and Kansas City Chiefs logo)
Less than a month remains for the 2026 NFL trade deadline [Nov. 10]. What if Xavier Worthy’s shoulder injury from 2025 comes back? As for Travis Kelce, he’s been viewed as a depreciating-value tight end since 2023. Their upcoming Week 6 matchup may help decide if the Chiefs must make a move for Johnston. Kansas City had a bye in Week 5. For starters, the Los Angeles Chargers didn’t use Johnston enough in their 2026 campaign. The 2023 first-round pick has not even reached 800 yards in a season.
They signed Justin Watson to the practice squad as insurance and probably avoided Tyreek Hill from entering the franchise, – but it’s good to have one more option when two receivers are the only best ones available.
For starters, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said that Quentin Johnston has come up in a few of his recent conversations regarding wide receivers who could be traded. “The Bolts were firm in the offseason that they wouldn’t deal him, but now that Los Angeles is sitting at 0-5, perhaps the timing is right,” Fowler wrote. And the rumors are already here. As per Yardbarker’s Zac Wassink, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, and Las Vegas Raiders are the teams that require receiving corps help, so they could look for Quentin Johnston. We’ll discuss the Chiefs and Raiders here. With no Marvin Harrison Jr. in the WR trade picture, the Kansas City Chiefs could now have all their focus on Quentin Johnston. As per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, ‘Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice, and Xavier Worthy’ are plenty viable. But if the Chiefs truly want a Super Bowl, they must have all hands on deck. Even backup options. Rashee Rice’s off-field troubles are bucket-loads anyway. So having Quentin Johnston could come in handy for Patrick Mahomes. That is, if the Chargers face their sixth loss and the Chiefs own their fifth win! Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines As per Athlon Sports’ Tyler Bischoff, Quentin Johnston is a perfect trade candidate for the Las Vegas Raiders. In fact, they haven’t used him much since he entered the franchise. Trading for Johnston may sound much like Marvin Harrison Jr.’s trade pitch. Harrison Jr. was not flourishing with the Arizona Cardinals. He needed a change of scenery. He reunited with his college companion, CJ Stroud, in Houston.
Current Contract Status 2026 is the fourth year of his 2023 contract. Contract Value Johnston signed a four-year, $14.18M contract, including a $7.31M signing bonus and $14.18M in guaranteed money, with an average annual income of $3.54M. Salary Cap Hit and Dead Cap Value In 2026, Johnston is scheduled to earn a $2.68M base salary and a $9,860 workout bonus while carrying a $4.52M cap hit and a $20.92M dead cap value. Years Left UFA [unrestricted free agent] in 2028, one year left. Total Career Earnings $14 million over 4 NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Similarly, Johnston may not be progressing well in Los Angeles; he could flourish on an offense-focused team like the Kansas City Chiefs. Category Details Player Quentin Johnston Present Franchise Los Angeles Chargers Possible Trade Destinations Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, and San Francisco 49ers. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.