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This page lists all the 2024 Trades for the Los Angeles Chargers. I’ve listed all of the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades here, which included the trades. Because I’ve begun posting polls for the trades, I thought it would make sense to list just the NFL trades here, so archiving the voting would be easier.
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- Total Trades: 2
- Average Grade: C (74)
August 2024 – Trades and Signings
Chargers acquire QB Taylor Heinicke from Falcons for conditional 6th-round pick
The Chargers received some bad news several weeks ago when they learned that Justin Herbert suffered a plantar fascia injury. Herbert could play in Week 1, but medical experts have cited that Herbert is likely to be hindered by this issue throughout the season. Given that, finding a better backup quarterback than Easton Stick was essential.
Taylor Heinicke flopped as a starter in the NFL, but he has proven to be a quality reserve. He’s certainly an upgrade over Stick, and the Chargers aren’t surrendering much for him.
As for the Falcons, it’s nice that they’re getting something for Heinicke because they had no more use for him. Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. are atop the depth chart, so Heinicke would have just rotted away as the third quarterback.
Grade for Chargers – B
Grade for Falcons – B+
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March 2024 – Trades and Signings
Bears acquire WR Keenan Allen from Chargers for 4th-round pick
As someone who considered betting the Bears at 50/1 to win the Super Bowl, I said I was disappointed with how their offseason had gone thus far. They barely signed anyone of note in free agency, and when they did, it was an overpay at running back or tight end.
Well, I can’t say I’m disappointed any longer. This is a blockbuster move to make sure Caleb Williams has some amazing weapons at his disposal. The Bears already had D.J. Moore and Cole Kmet, but really nothing beyond those two players. Williams will now have Allen added to his arsenal, which has to make him very excited. Allen is a receptions monster who helped develop one young quarterback in Justin Herbert, so he’ll be able to help Williams similarly. Allen has a checkered injury history, but the Bears are just giving up a fourth-round pick. This is a steal.
The Bears definitely won this trade. The Chargers were effectively forced into a deal because they were up against the salary cap, and Allen didn’t want to take a pay cut. This move definitely hurts the Chargers’ chances of being competitive in 2024, as Quentin Johnston is the remaining No. 1 receiver. When my 2024 NFL Mock Draft is updated next week, I’m going to slot Malik Nabers to them at No. 5 overall.
Grade for Bears – A
Grade for Chargers – D
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