# Chris Roling: Roling argues the Chargers need receiver help and floats four trade targets before the deadline — Xavier Legette, Jerry Jeudy, Brian Thomas Jr. and, as the headline option, Marvin Harrison Jr. — each framed as a player Los Angeles could acquire at varying cost.

**Claimed:** Oct 2, 2026
**Pundit:** Chris Roling — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-roling
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/onsi/chargers-trade-targets-emergency-xavier-legette-marvin-harrison-brian-thomas

4 checkable claims — 4 trade and signing calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 5 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

1 of 4 have settled so far, averaging 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.

> But they’re 0-3 and rudderless, so they’re sort of a perfect match for Harrison right now from all angles.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Marvin Harrison Jr. to move to Los Angeles Chargers**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Marvin Harrison Jr., Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Brian Thomas Jr. to move to Los Angeles Chargers**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Brian Thomas Jr., Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jerry Jeudy to move to Los Angeles Chargers**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Jerry Jeudy, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Xavier Legette to move to Los Angeles Chargers**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Xavier Legette, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Marvin Harrison Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr
- Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers
- Brian Thomas Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr
- Jerry Jeudy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy
- Xavier Legette — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/xavier-legette

## What others said about the same people

- Eric Mangini on Los Angeles Chargers: Mangini took the Titans to upset the Texans, and in the chips segment backed the Chargers to upset Denver, the Patriots over the Raiders, and the Rams over the Bills. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/af6364dd-ba73-40cb-95fa-a9fa3ddf962b (scored 0)
- Nick Wright on Los Angeles Chargers: Amid a Week 5 betting-picks show, Wright made a few straight outcome calls: a Houston blowout of Tennessee by a 27-7 score, a Seattle home win over San Francisco by a touchdown, an outright Raiders win at New England, and the winless Chargers finally beating Denver. He also said he does not believe Lamar Jackson will play against Atlanta. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d6364709-7117-4210-a1db-951d1d566d8c (scored 0)
- Mike Kadlick on Los Angeles Chargers: Previewing Week 5 of the 2026 season, Kadlick picks the Bengals to blow out the Dolphins, the Cowboys to beat the Buccaneers comfortably, and the Chargers to finally win at home against the Broncos. He also expects Jayden Daniels back for Washington, Michael Pittman Jr. possibly out for Pittsburgh, and names the Week 5 starting quarterbacks for Tampa Bay, Chicago and New York. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/844b4070-91ae-4d59-acda-dd3bcef13c1c (scored 0)
- Pete Prisco on Los Angeles Chargers: Prisco picks every Week 5 game with a final score, including a Cowboys blowout of Tampa Bay on Thursday night, a Packers upset of the Bears, a Jaguars win over a banged-up Eagles team in London, and a Rams shootout win over Buffalo on Monday night. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9fb2da58-31c1-43f3-bf5e-fe858bdb877d (scored 50)
- Benjamin Solak on Los Angeles Chargers: Solak ranked the AFC's top five teams (Chiefs, Jaguars, Ravens, Bills, Texans) and the NFC's top five (49ers, Seahawks, Rams, Vikings, Cowboys) through four weeks, gave his quarter-season MVP to Lamar Jackson and Defensive Player of the Year to Will Anderson Jr., and said he wouldn't be surprised if the Chargers beat Denver at home in Week 5. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/32b4ded3-d712-4dc7-9a42-dc0cde0bdba8 (scored 0)
- Mike Kadlick on Marvin Harrison Jr.: With a Marvin Harrison Jr. trade reportedly imminent, Kadlick names three landing spots that make sense for the Cardinals receiver: the Texans (reuniting him with C.J. Stroud), the Raiders (who lack a true No. 1 wideout) and the Patriots (thin at receiver due to injuries). — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5be5d904-d1fd-4e46-b526-9b4a14383b4f (scored 0)

## More trade and signing calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Adam Carlson on Jordan Addison: Carlson names three Vikings he sees as most likely to be dealt before the November 10 trade deadline: receivers Jauan Jennings and Jordan Addison, and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3007fa03-7d22-48c8-a25c-395d9b7dd8fe (scored 0)
- Adam Carlson on Jordan Addison: Carlson names three Vikings he expects could be traded before the end of September: quarterback J.J. McCarthy, wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebacker Ivan Pace. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/65e3f9cf-c441-42a2-baaf-7cd3dbebafad (scored 0)
- Brian Peacock on Jordan Addison: Peacock delivered a seven-round 49ers mock draft plus projected offseason moves: signing tight end Kyle Pitts, trading Mac Jones to Minnesota and acquiring Jordan Addison, and drafting speed at receiver, edge, safety, center, corner, running back and tackle, with 40-time projections for several prospects. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d1325f8f-c996-4488-b063-fc4dfae1da59 (scored 0)
- Tucker Franklin on Michael Danna: Tucker predicted edge David Bailey comes off the board before Ruben Bain Jr., that Peter Woods won't last until the Chiefs' pick at 40 (i.e. goes in round one), and that the Chiefs will cut Mike Danna and Jawaan Taylor. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d59b4be3-be4a-4fdd-9eec-3b68a9f18dfe (scored 100)
- Jerry Markarian on Jaylon Johnson: After a brutal showing against Green Bay, Markarian suggested Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson could be released in the offseason if his poor early-season play continues. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6eed8656-29a6-4396-847e-d31e0d1ca182 (scored 0)
- Bryan DeArdo on Andy Dalton: After the Eagles released Andy Dalton, DeArdo names possible next destinations for the veteran quarterback, highlighting the Vikings, Saints, Dolphins and Titans as fits, while arguing the Giants are unlikely to add him after trading for JJ McCarthy. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/49c565dd-305b-423a-8f83-5634586daa64 (scored 0)

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