Los Angeles Chargers Eyeing Trade for Chicago Bears’ Darnell Mooney to Boost Struggling Passing Attack
In the wake of Mike Williams' injury, the Chargers are exploring options to rejuvenate their passing game.
In a season marked by highs and lows, the Los Angeles Chargers find themselves at a crossroads as they search for ways to reignite their once-potent passing attack. The injury to Mike Williams during Week 3 left a void that has proven difficult to fill. While Keenan Allen remains a reliable target, Justin Herbert’s options have become noticeably limited.
CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin recently floated the idea of a potential trade to bolster the Bolts’ receiving corps, particularly from a team that has already conceded its playoff hopes. One name that has surfaced in trade discussions is Darnell Mooney, a talented young wide receiver from the Chicago Bears.
Key Takeaways:
- Mike Williams’ injury has severely impacted the Chargers’ passing game.
- The team has become overly reliant on Keenan Allen.
- Darnell Mooney is a potential trade target to address the issue.
Mooney, who burst onto the scene with a promising 2021 campaign, has seen a decline in production in subsequent years. A change of scenery could be in the cards for the dynamic receiver, and the Chargers are keeping a close eye on the situation.
The Bears, on the other hand, are experiencing their own set of challenges. Justin Fields’ injury has sidelined him indefinitely, and indications suggest that the team may lean towards tanking for a favorable position in the 2024 draft. DJ Moore’s emergence as Chicago’s top target, following a trade from Carolina in the offseason, further fuels speculation that Mooney might be on the trading block.
Chargers get: WR Darnell Mooney, Bears get: 2024 fourth-round pick
Mooney is just two years removed from a 1,000-yard campaign as Chicago’s top wideout, but his role has been greatly reduced since D.J. Moore’s arrival, and the ailing Bears are still looking to offset the value they lost in the Chase Claypool trade. L.A., meanwhile, could use another deep threat for Justin Herbert after Mike Williams‘ season-ending injury out wide.
Chicago has already made moves by dealing Chase Claypool to the Miami Dolphins for draft compensation, indicating a willingness to reshape the roster amid a disappointing season. For the Chargers, reaching out to Bears General Manager Ryan Poles could provide the boost their struggling passing attack desperately needs.
Darnell Mooney’s injection of speed and dynamic playmaking ability could be the perfect prescription to rejuvenate the Chargers’ offense and help them keep pace in the fiercely competitive AFC West. As the trade deadline looms, all eyes are on the potential deal that could reshape the trajectory of both franchises.
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