Chargers Trade Quentin Johnston to Panthers

0:00On April 6th, the Los Angeles Chargers have been shopping wide receiver Quentin Johnston for months, and now there's a fresh trade proposal floating around. ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggests sending Johnston straight to the Carolina Panthers along with the Chargers' 22nd overall pick in the upcoming. Draft. In return, the Chargers nagged the Panthers' 19th pick and their 159th selection in the fifth round. This move makes sense with the Chargers' new offensive coordinator, Mike McDaniel, shaking things up. Johnston's been battling drops and hasn't expanded his route tree enough, while younger players are ready to step up in his contracts getting. Pricy. Fans and analysts see it as a win-win. For Carolina, it bolsters Bryce Young's weapons right away. Chargers clear dead weight, gain flexibility to move in the draft, and add to their slim pick haul. They only have five selections this year. The trade lets Chargers' General Manager Joe Hortes target a prospect higher on the board, without losing ground.

1:01It's all about building reliability in McDaniel's revamped attack. As draft a nears, keep eyes on Johnston's name. This could reshape both teams' futures quick.