Chargers Eye Deebo Samuel for Passing Game Boost

On March 31st, the Los Angeles Chargers put up 11 wins in the 2025-26 NFL season,

snagging a playoff spot for the second, year running.

But that 16-3 wildcard wipeout by the New England Patriots exposed a big hole in their passing game.

They got to level up those receivers.

Fast.

Pro football focus analyst Mason Cameron dropped a hot take last week,

saying the charges could snag former San Francisco 49ers all pro-Divo.

Samuel, if the star is a line.

Even after a down year with the Washington commanders,

Samuel still shines after the catch.

Average in 6.5 yards per grab, which puts him in.

The 92nd percentile.

Chargers fans feel the pain because their young crew, led by Lad McConkey,

ranked just 26th in yards after catch last season.

Losing better in Keenan Allen left him short on leadership,

and Samuel could slide right in as that steady hand to spark big plays.

Look back at Samuel's peak, first team all pro in 2021-22 with the 49ers,

racking up 1,405 yards, and six touchdowns in root to the NFC championship.

At 29, he's got the tools to bounce back in the right spot.

If the Chargers in Samuel before next season,

he might just turbocharge their shot at a deep playoff run,

keep an eye on free agency moves to see if.

It happens.

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I'm Corey with the story.