Brief
Chargers face 0‑5 start, five veterans eyed for trade before deadline
A 0‑5 start has prompted Sportskeeda to list five Chargers players the franchise could move before the trade deadline.
By Felo News Desk · Published · Updated
The Los Angeles Chargers entered the 2026 NFL season with high hopes but have now lost their first five games, including a 23‑17 defeat to the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, according to Sportskeeda.
What happened
Five games into the season the Chargers are 0‑5, the worst record in the AFC. The most recent loss to Denver extended the losing streak and left the team without a win as the November 10 trade deadline approaches.
What the reports add
Sportskeeda identified five veteran players the Chargers could consider trading: edge rusher Khalil Mack, safety Derwin James, quarterback Justin Herbert, and two others not fully listed in the excerpt. The outlet notes that Mack is in the final year of his contract and could attract interest from playoff contenders. James, who signed a three‑year, $75.6 million extension earlier in the year, is the highest‑paid safety in NFL history. Herbert, the franchise quarterback entering his seventh season, has yet to win a playoff game despite strong individual performances.
What was said
The article does not contain direct quotations but summarizes each player’s situation and potential trade value.
How it came about
The Chargers’ early-season struggles follow a series of offensive inconsistencies and defensive lapses. Their 0‑5 record mirrors the recent challenges faced by other AFC teams, such as the Tennessee Titans, who were also winless after four games and resisted fire‑sale rumors, as reported by Felo News on October 10. The Broncos’ victory, detailed in a Felo article on October 12, highlighted a late‑game surge that sealed the Chargers’ defeat.
Key facts
- The Los Angeles Chargers are 0‑5 after a 23‑17 loss to the Denver Broncos. (sportskeeda.com)
- Sportskeeda lists Khalil Mack, Derwin James and Justin Herbert among five veterans the Chargers could trade before the Nov. 10 deadline. (sportskeeda.com)
- Derwin James signed a three‑year, $75.6 million extension earlier in 2026, making him the highest‑paid safety in NFL history. (sportskeeda.com)
Sources
- [1] sportskeeda.com — originally reported as “5 players Chargers need to trade before deadline amid disastrous 0-5 start”
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