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Chargers GM makes defiant statement on WR trade rumors
TL;DR
Chargers GM Joe Hortiz firmly dismissed trade rumors surrounding WR Quentin Johnson, emphasizing the team's current strategy. Despite having salary cap space, the Chargers have made minimal offseason moves.
Key points
- Chargers GM Joe Hortiz dismissed trade rumors about WR Quentin Johnson.
- The team has salary cap space but has made minimal offseason moves.
- Tyler Biadasz was signed, but he is not considered a major addition.
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The Los Angeles Chargers' offseason has been a little puzzling, with the franchise having the salary cap to make some big, key moves, yet so far appears content to keep that for a rainy day.
Yes, Tyler Biadasz has come in via free agency, but he's hardly a needle-moving player, a good one no doubt, but the Chargers need more.
Given the receiver room, there have been some rumors swirling around that the Chargers could look to deal Quentin Johnson in the hope of getting something good in return.
Well, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz shut that rumor down.
"There's a lot of rumors out there on Twitter," Hortiz said via ESPN. "And I can tell you this, I have made zero calls about Quentin, and I've had zero calls regarding Quentin."
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Where should Chargers look in NFL Draft?
With the Chargers holding the No. 22 pick, there isn't likely to be too many game-changing players, but that isn't necessarily what L.A. needs.
A plug-and-play starter, ideally at receiver or along the offensive line, is what should happen. Exactly who that is, I'm not sure, maybe Spencer Fano?
Either way, the Chargers have to do more to protect Justin Herbert after his 54 sacks last year, and the franchise added Biadasz, which will help, as well as the returns of and .
Q&A
What did Chargers GM Joe Hortiz say about Quentin Johnson trade rumors?
Joe Hortiz firmly dismissed the trade rumors regarding WR Quentin Johnson, indicating the team has no intention of dealing him.
Why are there trade rumors about Quentin Johnson?
Trade rumors about Quentin Johnson have emerged due to the Chargers' need for more impactful offseason moves despite having salary cap space.
What offseason moves have the Chargers made so far?
The Chargers have signed Tyler Biadasz in free agency, but many believe they need to make more significant additions to improve the team.
