The Los Angeles Chargers 4 likely hit trade targets before the deadline

The Los Angeles Chargers focused squarely on the task at hand, facing the Cleveland Browns on the road in Week 9. But once the game is over — win or lose — attention will shift to whether the team can get a deal done before November. 5 trade term.

The Chargers are one of the most exciting teams at the deadline, between rebuilding mode and on the verge of becoming a viable contender. There are several positions where general manager Joe Hortis could be looking for a promotion. Wide receiver has been the most talked about spot, but the team could also use an edge rusher or defensive back depth.

Thinking realistically and considering the players who could be traded during this year’s cycle, here are some players the Chargers could acquire before Tuesday.

Los Angeles Chargers Realistic Trade Targets

Darius Slayton, WR, New York Giants

I think the chargers are there on Mike Williams. Tee Higgins isn’t happening either. Darius Slayton would bring a significant drop in excitement from those two, but it’s a move that would make sense.

Slayton has been productive in the Giants’ offense, and New York might want to move him as he does in the final year of his deal. That could give the G-Men an incentive to move him and get something in return rather than watch him leave in free agency this coming offseason.

If the Chargers are interested in Slayton, they may have to outbid the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are also said to be interested in landing the wide receiver.

KJ Osborne, WR, New England Patriots

That would be similar to the idea of acquiring Slayton, as KJ Osborne is also on a terrible team and will be a free agent after a year.

He was a solid No. 3 option with the Minnesota Vikings, but has been lost in a reshuffle in New England, where the team is in the midst of a complete rebuild. Trading for Osborne would help give the Chargers a veteran wide receiver presence that they haven’t gotten from DJ Chark, who has been injured all season.

Chase Young, Edge, New Orleans Saints

Jim Garbo knows that a prolific passing game is necessary to win in today’s NFL, and while Garbo has staunchly defended Joey Bosa from criticism for all of his injuries, the team is going to need someone to actually play on the field at some point.

Chase Young can do it as a rotation guy. The former No. 2 overall pick could get the best of what he has left on a team with Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter.

Tre’Davious White, CB, Los Angeles Rams

Fans would like the Chargers to get another Rams player and invite Cooper Kupp, but that seems highly unlikely at this point. Instead, they add more depth at the cornerback position by bringing in a player the Rams are willing to part ways with, Tre’Davious White.

White was one of the best cornerbacks in the league not too long ago, and he’s still 29 years old. He hasn’t seen as much playing time as he probably expected with the Rams, and a move to another injury-plagued Los Angeles team could seal the deal.

Los Angeles Chargers Realistic Trade Targets

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