According to the Athletic’s Daniel Popper, Quentin Johnston may be in danger of losing his starting role in the Chargers offense. The team added second-round rookie Tre Harris and brought back veteran Mike Williams – a longtime favorite of Justin Herbert – creating real competition behind rookie standout Ladd McConkey.

Johnston showed flashes in Year 2, but his late-season struggles were hard to ignore. He had multiple key drops in a week 12 loss to Baltimore and went catchless on five targets in the Chargers’ Wild Card loss to Houston. With no ties to the current regime – who arrived a year after he was drafted – Johnston isn’t likely to benefit from any built-in loyalty as training camp battles unfold.

There are still reasons for optimism. Johnston led the Chargers in receiving touchdowns (8) and red zone targets (12), and ranked second among qualified wide receivers in evasion rate. A more specialized role – perhaps as a flanker or big slot – could better suit his after-the-catch ability and limit exposure to contested catch situations. This wide receiver room will be one of the more intriguing battles to monitor in camp.

Author: Pat Mitchell (@PatMitchellFF)