Chargers’ Winless Start Puts Front Office Under Trade Deadline Pressure

Los Angeles is still without a win after eight games, following a 44-22 defeat by Houston on November 8. The Chargers scored 15 points before quarterback Justin Herbert was removed late in the game, with the outcome already out of reach.

The team has turned away interest in trading for Herbert, linebacker Khalil Mack and receiver Ladd McConkey. With the NFL deadline set for November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, the loss adds pressure on the front office to decide whether to change course.

The Chargers have made few changes to the roster. Ahead of the Texans game, their most notable adjustment was relocating offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel into the coaches’ booth. The team’s offensive struggles continued.

Los Angeles did end a touchdown drought that had lasted 37 drives. Herbert found receiver Quentin Johnston for a 58-yard touchdown, the Chargers’ first since their Week 5 game against Denver. The score cut Houston’s lead, but did not prevent another loss.