The killer mistake Chargers must avoid at 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Los Angeles Chargers have reached a point where there should be no debate about what needs to happen before the 2026 NFL trade deadline. At 0-7, this season is a lost cause. General manager Joe Hortiz must stop trying to salvage a season that is going nowhere and start prioritizing the franchise’s future. The biggest mistake the Chargers can make is refusing to sell their veteran talent while there is still an opportunity to acquire valuable draft capital. Unfortunately, reports suggest Hortiz is reluctant to move players . Perhaps he genuinely believes this roster can turn things around.