Chris RolingOct 28, 2026
Roling argues the Chargers should move on from wide receiver Quentin Johnston before the trade deadline, calling their exit from Los Angeles an obvious outcome and floating the Steelers and 49ers as logical landing spots.
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The Chargers getting anything back at all for Johnston’s very obvious departure would be a win at this point.
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Trade and Signing CallsQuentin Johnston
Quentin Johnston to move — “very obvious departure”
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