March 9, 2026, 7:42 p.m. PT
The Chargers may not be in on Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown after all, according to the latest report.
According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the Chargers are among a trio of teams no longer interested in trading for Brown.
“Buffalo, having done the deal for [D.J.] Moore, is no longer involved. I don’t think the Chargers are either, with their focus on the offensive line and the edge positions (with a big chunk of money/cap now gone to [Khalil] Mack),” Breer writes.
“And ditto on the Chiefs, who are zeroed in on the running back spot, and have a desire to replenish the roster with the picks they got in the [Trent] McDuffie trade.”
The latest update on the Chargers’ interest in Brown comes days after The Athletic’s Diana Russini’s report, which stated: “The Philadelphia Eagles are holding firm on their steep asking price for A.J. Brown. While the New England Patriots have poked around on it, the Los Angeles Chargers are another team keeping tabs on the situation, per sources.”
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Now, it appears the Chargers may no longer be interested in acquiring Brown, who is coming off a season where he eclipsed 1,000 yards, averaging 12.9 yards per catch on 78 receptions in 15 games.
The Chargers could still use a star receiver, but it appears general manager Joe Hortiz is exploring other avenues to bolster the wide receiver corps. LA will still have to address whether Keenan Allen, an unrestricted free agent, will return.
Moreover, there is speculation that Quentin Johnston could be available via trade this offseason, which signifies the Chargers may very well be involved in adding veteran wideouts ahead of the 2026 season.