Chargers Named As Trade Fit For All-Pro Wide Receiver

When looking at the Los Angeles Chargers depth chart, it is quite apparent that the Bolts desperately need an alpha wide receiver. Trading away Keenan Allen and releasing Mike Williams was the root of this problem. The Chargers drafted Ladd McConkey to help remedy this issue.

However, a second-round rookie cannot replace two high-quality receivers. Bringing in a true No. 1 option at wide receiver should be a priority for the Chargers.

Chargers Named As Fit For All-Pro Wide Receiver

How Much Would the Chargers Need to Give Up for Brandon Aiyuk?

With plenty of trade rumblings happening for months now about the 49ers leading receiver, Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade. The Los Angeles Chargers have been a team lingering around in the landing spots for Aiyuk. Karl Rasmussen of SI named Aiyuk to the Chargers to be a great fit “… [Chargers are] lacking some valuable experience at the position, and with Herbert’s three top targets no longer with the franchise, Los Angeles would be wise to try to acquire Aiyuk from the Niners.”

As mentioned before, the fit is there for both parties, as Aiyuk wants to get paid and continue being that No. 1 wide receiver option in an offense, and the Chargers have the cap space as well as the need for a WR1, especially one that can play the “X” spot.

A variety of outlets have different values on the 49ers wide receiver, thus trade packages can be extremely varied. However, how NFL teams value Aiyuk is the most important, and these proposed trades show the range given. Keep in mind that Aiyuk will also be asking for a contract north of 30-35 million a year, which the team trading for him would have to pay. This should hurt his trade value.

Proposed Trade No. 1 – A 49er’s Website Perspective on Brandon Aiyuk’s Value

49ers Receive:

• 2025 first-round pick
• 2026 sixth-round pick
• Quentin Johnston

Chargers Receive:

• Brandon Aiyuk
• 2025 fourth-round pick

Let’s begin with the trade that would disappoint Charger fans the most: a proposed trade made from Niner Noise. In a last-ditch effort to fix this wide receiver corp, the Chargers trade away 2023 first-round selection Quentin Johnston with other high-end draft capital to acquire the former Arizona State all-star. This would mean all of the praise given to Johnston from General Manager Joe Hortiz, would be just words filled with nothing but air.

The 49ers would get a project at wide receiver. Johnston could fit very well in their offense, considering his ability to generate yards after the catch and the YAC-friendly offense that the 49ers run. Furthermore, they get a first-round pick in the upcoming draft that could also be extremely valuable depending on how the Chargers perform in 2024.

Gosney’s Grade:

Chargers: C

49ers: A-

Proposed Trade No. 2 – A 3-Team Trade?

49ers Receive:

• Courtland Sutton
• 2025 second-round pick (via L.A.)

Broncos Receive:

• Donald Parham Jr.
• 2025 third-round pick from (via L.A.)

Chargers Receive:

• Brandon Aiyuk

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