Saints Eye Quentin Johnston Trade

0:00It's April 9th, welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. The New Orleans Saints got a glaring gap at wide receiver heading into this offseason, bigger than any other spot on the roster. They've already plowed holes with a tight end, linebacker, running back, and offensive lineman, but they need someone to pair up with Chris Olave. Right now, draft prospects like Carnell Tate and Jordan Tyson topped their list, but if they miss on both, expect a quick pivot to later rounds or the trade block for a vet. One hot mock trade floating around has them shipping a 2026 third-round pick at 73rd overall, plus a 2027. Conditional 6th to the Los Angeles Chargers for Quentin Johnston. Johnston's a 6-foot 308-pound guy picked 21st overall back in 2023, but he hasn't blown up like, hoped more, like a solid number 2 option with 50 catches and 700 yards of season. Chargers fans and brass seem ready to move on since he came from the old regime, especially

1:04with his role shrinking lately. He's got drop issues but shines as a deep threat, averaging 14.4 yards per catch last year with 735 yards, and 8 touchdowns, then 711 and 8 more scores in 2024. That big-play juice which stretch defences perfect for the St. C. Young quarterback Tyler shows canon arm. As the offseason heats up, keep eyes on Johnston. He could slide right in as Olave's running mate and boost that passing game before training camp kicks off.