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Chargers Eye All-Pro Receiver for 2026 Season
1 Apr
Summary
- Chargers aim to upgrade receiving corps after playoff exit.
- Deebo Samuel is a potential free agent target for LA.
- Samuel offers playmaking and veteran presence for Chargers.
The Los Angeles Chargers concluded the 2025-26 NFL season with 11 wins and a second consecutive playoff berth. However, their AFC Wild Card loss highlighted a pressing need to upgrade the wide receiver position. Pro Football Focus analyst Mason Cameron suggests that Deebo Samuel, an ex-San Francisco 49ers All-Pro, could be a viable free agency acquisition.
Despite a perceived down year with the Commanders in 2025, Samuel demonstrated strong after-the-catch ability, ranking in the 92nd percentile for yards after catch per reception. This skill set is precisely what the Chargers' receiving corps, which includes Ladd McConkey but lacks similar playmaking, needs. Samuel's addition would also provide valuable veteran leadership.
Samuel's track record includes a first-team All-Pro selection in 2021-22 with the 49ers, where he amassed 1,405 receiving yards and six touchdowns. If the 29-year-old receiver can return to this elite form with the Chargers, he could significantly boost the team's chances for a deep playoff run.
