Chargers get left out in the Christmas cold in attempt to add another receiver for Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers came up short on Monday. You cannot blame them actually, though. It was because they've simply won too many games this season.  Chargers tried to claim Diontae Johnson According to Field Yates, Los Angeles put in a claim for veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson. He was claimed by the Houston Texans, […]

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The Los Angeles Chargers came up short on Monday. You cannot blame them actually, though. It was because they've simply won too many games this season. 

Chargers tried to claim Diontae Johnson

According to Field Yates, Los Angeles put in a claim for veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson. He was claimed by the Houston Texans, since they had priority over the Chargers. 

The Baltimore Ravens placed Johnson on waivers last week after multiple weeks of simply no production from the veteran wideout. There was plenty of drama involved. 

The Ravens suspended Johnson for one game after he refused to play against the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this year. Then, his release followed. 

Johnson has proven himself as a useful target in the league earlier in his career, but this season has not been impressive for him. He will look to reignite his NFL fire with C.J. Stroud. 

As for the Chargers, Joshua Palmer and Ladd McConkey have been their most consistent WR targets this year. Young WR Quentin Johnston has also had some notable performances, but his drop issues continue to be a problem in his development. 

With McConkey banged up (but playing through it), Los Angeles was trying to add another depth option to the WR sector of the depth chart. Now, they will have to look elsewhere if they want to add another pass catcher. 

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