Chargers should look to trade for Pro Bowl edge rusher ahead of deadline

Over the next several weeks, NFL teams will begin to separate themselves into playoff contenders or those looking towards next season. The Los Angeles Chargers, despite dropping two straight games, are seen as one of those teams looking to make a deep playoff push.

The New Orleans Saints on the other hand aren't. Despite picking up their first win of the season on Sunday against the New York Giants, New Orleans has a tough schedule coming up. With the November 4 trade deadline coming up, the Saints play the Patriots, Bears, Buccaneers and Rams before then.

They may look to let go of some players for draft capital if things get ugly. They did so last year by unloading Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders. "There's a feeling around the league" that the Saints will be open to hearing offers on their veterans.

There are teams interested in some of the Saints' veteran players and they'll be watching to see who becomes available in the coming weeks, league sources tell me. There's a feeling around the league that New Orleans will be open to hearing offers in the coming weeks.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) October 4, 2025

If this is true, could the Chargers look to trade for Chase Young? The former No.2 overall pick has just been decimated by injuries and hasn't lived up to that pedigree. However, Young is still a productive pass rusher when healthy.

The Saints were in a very similar situation last season, when many believed Young would be dealt ahead of the trade deadline. He ultimately wasn't, then signed a three-year, $51 million deal with the Saints over the offseason. Young has yet to play a game with the Saints this year due to a calf injury.

It would certainly be a risk but one the Chargers could possibly inquire about. Young is still just 26 years old and has been productive when on the field. Injury concerns are obviously the main drawback, but the Bolts could look to pair him with Khalil Mack once he returns to the field.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young — Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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