The LA Chargers are yet to take a big swing this offseason despite having the resources to do so. After a stellar bounce-back season that resulted in a playoff berth, fans have been disappointed by the team's perceived lack of urgency to build on the foundation.
While the Chargers didn't make a big signing, the offseason is not over. The Chargers can significantly bolster the roster via the 2025 NFL Draft, and could even take a bigger swing via trade to make a big-name addition.
That is exactly what Bleacher Report's Moe Moton thinks could happen. Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is back on the trade block after polarizing comments from general manager Eric DeCosta, leading Moton to break down potential trade packages for the former All-Pro.
The proposed deal for the Chargers has the team sending draft capital in 2025 as well as a recent draft standout.
Chargers trade Jamaree Slayer, fourth-round pick for Mark Andrews in proposed deal
At first glance, this is not an unreasonable package for the Chargers to send for Andrews. Los Angeles would be trading a depth offensive lineman and a pick that the team can survive without for a tight end who would instantly bolster the offense.
Salyer was a massive draft standout for the Bolts after he filled in for Rashawn Slater in his rookie season. However, Salyer has failed to fully back up that rookie season as he heads into the 2025 season as a versatile depth offensive lineman.
Versatile backup linemen are valuable but so are top-tier tight ends who can bolster the passing attack. With the Chargers choosing to pay to keep Trey Pipkins around as a depth piece, the team can afford to trade Salyer away in the right package.
Naturally, there are some parameters that could completely derail this trade from ever happening. If the Chargers manage to draft Michigan's Colston Loveland in the first round then Andrews will no longer be a point of interest.
This trade also only happens if it is the best deal the Ravens get. While Salyer would have value to a Baltimore team that needs offensive line depth, he is not enough to swing conversations if another team offers the Ravens a third-round pick.
As great as Andrews is, the Chargers won't (and shouldn't) trade a third-round pick for his services. That is simply too expensive of a price.
In most cases, a trade proposal like this could be ignored as something with a slim chance of happening. However, due to the Ravens connection via general manager Joe Hortiz, this type of deal is something Chargers fans should prepare for.