Chargers’ NFL trade deadline idea is all about robbing rival Chiefs, too

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Tired of hearing about how the Los Angeles Chargers should trade for a big-name running back at the NFL trade deadline to help Justin Herbert yet? 

Consider one more angle that hasn’t been highlighted just yet, at least: The Chargers trading for Breece Hall might also hurt the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West race, too. 

Those Chiefs, after all, have consistently popped up as a trade destination for top running backs at the trade deadline.

It’s a point raised yet again by Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon while he predicts the Chargers trade for Hall: 

“Not only does this keep Hall from the division-rival Chiefs, but with Najee Harris out for the season and Omarion Hampton on injured reserve, this is also arguably a necessary move for the Bolts. Tony Pollard (Tennessee) and Jerome Ford (Cleveland) are logical candidates for both the Chiefs and Chargers as well.”

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By now, most onlookers understand that Hall joining the Chargers would be a win for Herbert’s offense. Najee Harris is out for the year and first-round rookie Omarion Hampton remains on injured reserve for now. 

Hall is a nice blend of effective rushing and receiving weapon, re-signing beyond 2025 is likely and a nice one-two-punch candidate with Hampton. 

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Now might be a good time to sabotage the Chiefs, too. Kansas City has won three games in a row and has a matching 5-3 record to the Chargers after Jim Harbaugh’s side has staggered as of late. 

While it will take a little cap wizardry and losing another asset, the Chargers might want to think about the upshot of improving the roster now and into the future while keeping a weapon from arguably their biggest threat in the entire conference. 

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