Adam Schefter floats Chargers as landing spot for recently released WR

The Los Angeles Chargers have been looking to expand their receiver room. One recently released receiver could be the answer.

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The Los Angeles Chargers have a chance to clinch a playoff spot while watching from home on Sunday. The team did its job with a win over the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. With thoughts of a postseason run on the mind of the franchise, it may be time for the front office to look at free agency for any chance to add depth to the roster.

One position that the Chargers are in need of finding depth is at wide receiver. Rookie Ladd McConkey has been a nice addition. However, this team is still in need of a deep threat and may have their answer in a recently released Baltimore Ravens receiver.

Ravens WR Diontae Johnson is likely to be claimed on waivers Monday, per sources. Potential landing spots include but are not limited to the Chargers and Chiefs - if Johnson even makes it that far on waivers. pic.twitter.com/1d3Y4CR1RI
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 21, 2024

NFL insider Adam Schefter is reporting that Diontae Johnson could likely land with the Chargers or the Kansas City Chiefs when he hits the wavier wire on Monday. However, Schefter also mentions in his tweet that those destinations are only if Johnson even makes it that far down the list of teams on the waiver wire.

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Johnson is a former Pro Bowler. However, his 2024 season has been one of uncertainty. The former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver started this season in Carolina with the Panthers, and later a move to Baltimore. However, it now seems that Johnson is ready for yet another fresh start this season.

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