3 WRs not named Davante Adams the Chargers could actually trade for

Star wide receiver Davante Adams has officially requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders and with a depleted wide receiver room, the first thing LA Chargers fans thought of was a potential in-division trade. While trading for Adams is certainly possible with his reported asking price, it still is not plausible.

That being said, the team's need to improve Justin Herbert's wide receiver corps is still prevalent. The Chargers' offense has been wildly disappointing thus far in 2024 and the lack of dynamic weapons is a big reason why.

Adams may not be a realistic target for the Bolts but there are some wideouts throughout the league who could be available that make sense for Los Angeles. If the Chargers are serious about winning this season then the front office should be calling to inquire about these options.

3 wide receivers not named Davante Adams the Chargers could trade for

1. Amari Cooper

The Cleveland Browns converted Amari Cooper's contract, making him an extremely affordable trade target this season. With Cleveland having a 1-3 record and Cooper being on an expired deal, it would not be surprising to see the veteran wideout moved if the team's record continues to slip.

Cooper may no longer be in his prime but he has proven that he can still be productive late into his NFL career. He would certainly be better than anyone the Chargers currently have in-house and would give Herbert a reliable veteran with whom he could build a rapport.

It would cost a fourth-round pick at the absolute most to trade for Cooper considering his age and the fact he is a half-season rental. But even that might be expensive, as the Chargers could theoretically get a deal done for a fifth and sixth-round pick.

2. DeAndre Hopkins

Speaking of veterans past their prime, DeAndre Hopkins is another receiver whose name has already been brought up ahead of the trade deadline. There really is no upside to keeping Hopkins in Tennessee, and at this point, it would be shocking if he was not moved.

Hopkins is also in the last year of his contract but he would carry a much larger cap hit than Cooper. Cooper would cost his new team under $1 million while Hopkins would cost his team whatever is remaining on his $8.2 million cap hit. It is more than Cooper, but the Chargers can still afford it.

Hopkins, although better in his prime, is not on the same level of Cooper at this point in his career. Because of his contract cost and how his numbers have looked in recent years, the price for trading for Hopkins would likely only be a sixth-round pick.

Adding Hopkins would not have the same impact as it would have three years ago but if the Chargers want to add a veteran with upside at a very cheap price then Hopkins might be the best option.

3. Jakobi Meyers

Adams might be unrealistic for the Chargers but the team could inquire about another wideout on the Raiders. If Vegas is going to trade Adams then the team might as well go full fire-sale and trade any asset it can get rid of.

One of those assets is Jakobi Meyers, who is under contract through the 2025 season and can net the Raiders decent draft capital. Meyers may not net a second-round pick like Adams, but it would not be surprising if the Raiders could get a conditional fourth for the former Patriot.

Meyers has had a slow start to the 2024 season and he is not someone who is going to come in and be an elite WR1 for the Bolts. However, he is a productive receiver who has been overly consistent in recent years despite never having good quarterback play. The 27-year-old wideout logged 221 receptions for 2,477 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns over the last three full seasons.

Herbert is the best quarterback Meyers has played for (even better than the last year of Tom Brady in New England) and that may have a positive impact on his production. For the price of a day-three draft pick, the Chargers could potentially add a 1,000-yard receiver for the next two years who has a manageable salary.