Daniel WadeOct 22, 2026
Wade doubts Keaton Mitchell gets traded despite the Chargers being linked to a potential fire sale, given how much Mike McDaniel wanted them. They also stop short of labeling Omarion Hampton a bust despite their poor second season.
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But let's start with Keaton Mitchell because he's one of those guys where just knowing how much Mike McDaniel wanted him, seems hard to imagine he's gonna get traded.
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Trade and Signing CallsKeaton Mitchell
Keaton Mitchell to move — “hard to imagine he's gonna get traded”
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