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The Los Angeles Chargers will not be sellers at the Nov. 10 trade deadline despite their 0-7 record, according to ESPN.
The front office shut down all inquiries on edge rusher Khalil Mack, quarterback Justin Herbert, and wide receiver Ladd McConkey. Teams asking about Herbert and McConkey received "hard nos." Mack, 35, is on an expiring contract and would likely command mid-round draft capital, but the Chargers have consistently rejected outside interest.
"I want Khalil Mack here," coach Jim Harbaugh said. "Khalil Mack wants to be here."
Herbert remains under team control through 2029, while McConkey's rookie deal extends through next season. The offense has struggled mightily—Herbert's 10 interceptions lead the NFL through eight weeks, and his 69.3 passer rating ranks second-worst among qualifiers. McConkey has just 17 catches in six games.
The Chargers also kept offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel despite averaging a league-worst 14.1 points per game. The only adjustment: McDaniel will call plays from the box in Week 9 rather than the sideline.
Mickey's Angle: Standing pat on a winless roster burns draft capital that could accelerate a rebuild, and bettors should keep fading this stagnant operation until real change arrives.
Source: CBS Sports - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.