ESPN’s Kris Rhim reports that “internally” the Chargers believe in Quentin Johnston, making him unlikely to be traded.

23 March 2026

Rhim also notes that “the right offer could quickly change” the team’s stance on Johnston, but that the team’s “decision-makers love Johnston.” The third-year vet and former first-round pick is due to have his fifth-year option exercised by May 1st, but it remains to be seen if the Chargers will opt into the extension for the 6-foot-2 speedster. Johnston caught 51 passes for 735 yards and eight touchdowns last season, nearly replicating his 55-711-8 line from 2024. Despite previous reports that Johnston could be available for a trade, it sounds like the belief is the team would prefer to retain him barring an unexpected trade offer they would have no choice but to accept.