As the Chargers sink deeper into collapse, the rest of the league is starting to circle. For the Giants, that could create a rare chance to grab a useful piece without paying premium price.
New York sits at 3-1-1, which is hardly the profile of a finished product, but it is enough to keep the door open in the NFC East. A midseason move could help turn that promising start into something more meaningful, and a trade market built around Los Angeles’ downturn may hand the Giants an opening.
The obvious names attached to the Chargers’ unofficial trade block - players such as Khalil Mack and Ladd McConkey - probably come in too expensive for New York’s comfort. Quentin Johnston, though, looks far more realistic.
On paper, Johnston can look like a strange fit next to the Giants’ current receiver group. He’s big, physical, and can win contested catches, which makes him sound a lot like Malachi Fields.
But that’s only part of the picture. Johnston does his best work with room to move, especially on crossing routes and screens where he can build momentum after the catch.
He flashed that kind of impact early in the 2025 season, putting together four straight games with more than 70 yards. During that stretch, he averaged 5.27 yards after the catch per reception. He also produced more yards per catch on throws behind the line of scrimmage than he did on catches in the 0-9 yard range.
That matters for a Giants offense that does not currently feature that sort of player. A lot of the passing game has run through Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely, and plenty of those opportunities have come on deeper routes.
The numbers back that up, too: every receiver on the Giants’ active roster has an average depth of target above 11 yards this season. Jameis Winston is a big reason for that approach, but adding Johnston would give him a different kind of outlet - one that could create easier yards.
With only four healthy receivers on the roster right now, the Giants have a clear need to add another body anyway. A player with Johnston’s specific skill set would make sense as more than just depth.
According to FanSided’s dedicated Chargers site, Johnston might be available for as little as a 2027 sixth-round pick. At that price, the Giants would have every reason to kick the tires. It’s the kind of low-risk swing that could pay off at just the right moment.
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