Joe Hortiz addresses trade rumors involving Quentin Johnston
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Key Points:
- The Chargers are still undecided on exercising the fifth-year option for wide receiver Quentin Johnston but GM Joe Hortiz confirmed Johnston will remain with the team in 2026.
- Hortiz denied any trade talks involving Johnston, stating he has made and received no calls about trading the player despite circulating rumors.
- Johnston, the Chargers' 2023 first-round pick, led the team in touchdowns over the past two seasons and achieved a career-high 735 receiving yards last year despite some struggles with drops.
- The Chargers boast a deep wide receiver group including Ladd McConkey, Tre’ Harris, and KeAndre Lambert-Smith, but Hortiz emphasized Johnston’s continued development and importance to the team’s offense.
- The team has until May 1 to decide on Johnston’s fifth-year option, which would guarantee him an $18.1 million salary for the 2027 season.
