Los Angeles Chargers not on list of teams pursuing star wideout

A big-name wideout is available via trade, but the Los Angeles Chargers aren't one of the teams making a push.

Deebo Samuel and the San Francisco 49ers have been headed toward a separation all offseason, with the team actively trying to trade the veteran receiver. There were reports that he could be released if the Niners failed to find a trade partner, but that feels highly unlikely.

According to Jordan Schultz, several teams have called San Francisco to see what it would take to land Samuel. The most aggressive franchises are the Houston Texans and Washington Commanders, though Schultz also mentions the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos as interested parties.

Sources: The #Commanders and #Texans have had significant interest in trading for #49ers WR Deebo Samuel, with talks progressing in recent days, sources tell @NFLonFOX.

Other teams, including the Steelers and Broncos, have also checked in, but Houston and Washington are… pic.twitter.com/JJihz1Soj6
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 28, 2025

What we don't see is the Chargers being named, which is disappointing.

L.A. had a great first season under Jim Harbaugh. They went 11-6 while Justin Herbert threw for 3,870 yards through the air with an unreal 23-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Despite their success in the regular season, the Chargers were run out of the building in the Wild Card Game. The Texans sent them home with a 32-12 defeat and Herbert had more interceptions (4) in that loss than he did all season.

Los Angeles Chargers — San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Adding someone such as Samuel could be what helps this offense get over the hump. His ability to move all over the field causes headaches for opposing defensive coordinators. He's a menace in the slot, can play outside, and even works out of the backfield.

Maybe Samuel wouldn't have been enough for them to get past the first round, but he makes everyone around him better due to the attention he commands, which is why L.A. should be interested.

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