Chargers Strengthen Line, Johnston's Future Uncertain

0:00It's March 23rd. I'm Corey with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. The Los Angeles Chargers are beefing up their offensive line after quarterback Justin Herbert took a career high 54-sacks last season. With starting center Bradley Boseman retiring, they quickly signed former pro-bola, Tyler Biotis to step in. They also brought in Cole Strange to fill the spot left by Mecky Beckton. Meanwhile, trade rumors are swirling around wide receiver Quentin Johnston, the 21st overall pick from 2023. An ESPN insider says there's little smoke to those fires right now, but a compelling offer could shift things for the team. Fans and analysts are watching closely because Johnston, at just 24 years old, has turned things around. After a rough rookie year, he's posted back-to-back seasons with more than 700 receiving yards each. The front office clearly likes his upside and potential for more. They face a key call on his fifth year option worth $18 million dollars with a deadline

1:02of May 1st. If they pass, Johnston could hit the trade block and land elsewhere as the Chargers keep building a stronger line to protect Herbert moving forward.