The Los Angeles Chargers collapsed in the Wild Card Round against the Houston Texans, as franchise quarterback Justin Herbert threw four interceptions in the loss.
While Herbert deserves a share of the blame for the season-ending defeat, so does the Chargers’ front office for failing to provide playmakers at wide receiver. Rookie wideout Ladd McConkey racked up nearly 200 receiving yards in the game, but the team’s second-leading receiver was Will Dissly, who had just two catches for 16 yards.
The Chargers have multiple ways to address this issue — through the 2025 NFL Draft, free agency, or the trade market. If they opt for a trade, this AFC tight end could be a step in the right direction.
Chargers Predicted to Land Mark Andrews in a Blockbuster Trade
Mark Andrews has been a favorite target and reliable weapon for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson — or at least he was. Andrews dropped a game-tying two-point conversion late in the postseason against the Buffalo Bills, potentially straining the trust between him and Jackson.
Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton predicts the Ravens will trade Andrews to the Chargers as he enters the final season of his four-year, $56 million contract.
“If the Ravens deal Andrews, they could recoup $11 million in cap space, which they could use to re-sign left tackle Ronnie Stanley,” Moton wrote. “Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator and former Ravens play-caller Greg Roman may be interested in a reunion with Andrews. Under Roman, Andrews made the Pro Bowl three times.”
This trade wouldn’t require a huge adjustment for Andrews, aside from the obvious need to build chemistry with Herbert.
Jackson ranked No. 1 in PFSN’s QB+ metric, while Herbert was No. 14. While that gap may seem significant, both quarterbacks thrive in run-heavy offenses. Baltimore’s offense ranked No. 2, per PFSN’s Offense+ metric, compared to the Chargers, who finished 17th.
Overall, a move to Los Angeles could be a downgrade for the 29-year-old tight end, but what matters most is the Chargers push to win a Super Bowl, just like the Ravens.
“The Chargers need a consistent pass-catcher other than Ladd McConkey. No other player on the roster finished with more than 55 receptions last season. Tight end Will Dissly had a decent role in the Chargers’ offense, hauling in 50 passes for 481 yards and two touchdowns. Andrews would be a solid upgrade over him, though,” Moton concluded.