Chargers reject trade inquiries amid 0-5 season start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers, currently with a 0-5 record as they approach a Week 6 matchup against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, are rejecting trade inquiries from other teams. General Manager Joe Horitz has informed other GMs that the team is not interested in discussing potential trades, despite the team's struggle and injury issues. Analysts suggest that the Chargers should reconsider their stance and explore options for trading players such as Khalil Mack and Bud Dupree ahead of the November 10 trade deadline. A loss to the Chiefs could prompt a change in the Chargers' trading strategy.
- •Chargers are 0-5 entering Week 6 against the Chiefs.
- •GM Joe Horitz is shutting down trade discussions.
- •Experts argue the team should consider trading players.
- •Khalil Mack and Bud Dupree are potential trade candidates.
- •A Week 6 loss might change the front office's approach.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Why Chargers rejecting trade inquiries amid winless start is a mistake
"The Chargers should not be rejecting any trade inquiries right now.
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