Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz shut down trade rumors involving wide receiver Quentin Johnston, stating the team has made no calls to acquire him. The 2023 first-round pick is not available, and Hortiz emphasized the team’s focus on developing Johnston. The Chargers have until May 1 to decide on Johnston’s fifth-year option, which is set at $18.1 million, fully guaranteed.

Hortiz highlighted the team’s confidence in Johnston’s growth, noting his recent 100-yard game and career-high 735 yards. The move signals the Chargers’ commitment to building around their current wide receiver corps, including Ladd McConkey and rookie Tre’ Harris. With coach Jim Harbaugh’s offensive strategy prioritizing development, Johnston’s role remains central to the team’s 2026 plans.