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Chargers OC Compares Quentin Johnston to Hall of Fame WRs He Previously Coached
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Chargers exercised Quentin Johnston's fifth-year option, securing him for two more seasons. Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel compared Johnston to Hall of Fame receivers Andre Johnson and Julio Jones, highlighting his explosive potential.
Key points
- Chargers exercised Quentin Johnston's fifth-year option
- Johnston has 106 receptions for 1,446 yards and 16 touchdowns
- Mike McDaniel compares Johnston to Andre Johnson and Julio Jones
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The Los Angeles Chargers showed their belief in wide receiver Quentin Johnston when the franchise exercised his fifth-year option on April 28. The move will keep Johnston under contract with the Chargers for the next two seasons.
Johnston has shined for the Chargers in the last two seasons, totaling 106 receptions for 1,446 yards and 16 touchdown across the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Now, Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wants Johnston to be even better in 2026.
McDaniel compared Johnston to two star players he previously coached: former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Andre Johnson and former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones.
“He’s a guy that has some traits in his game that are similar to some very powerful, explosive, productive receivers that I’ve had in the past,” McDaniel said of Johnston, per The Athletic. “Namely, like Julio and Andre.”
Dec 27, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) reacts after making a 60-yard reception against the Houston Texans during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Q&A
What are Quentin Johnston's career stats with the Chargers?
Quentin Johnston has recorded 106 receptions for 1,446 yards and 16 touchdowns over the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Why did the Chargers exercise Quentin Johnston's fifth-year option?
The Chargers exercised Johnston's fifth-year option to show their belief in his potential and secure him under contract for the next two seasons.
Who did Chargers OC Mike McDaniel compare Quentin Johnston to?
Mike McDaniel compared Quentin Johnston to Hall of Fame wide receivers Andre Johnson and Julio Jones, noting similarities in their playing traits.