The Chargers have had trade talks about wide receiver Dontrelle Inman, sources tell Tom Pelissero of NFL.com (on Twitter). As Pelissero notes, several teams are looking to deal wide receivers as the 53-man deadline approaches.
[RELATED: Seahawks WR Jermaine Kearse Also On Market]
Inman has been with the Bolts for the last three seasons following a post-college stint in the CFL. The 28-year-old has a breakout campaign in 2016, with career-highs in receptions (58), receiving yards (810), and touchdowns (four). Despite that performance, it appears he has slipped in the Chargers’ pecking order.
Per the terms of his second-round tender, Inman is set to earn a non-guaranteed $2.797MM base salary for the coming season. If the Chargers do not find a taker for Inman and would rather use his roster spot on someone else, they could release him without financial penalty.
Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams, and Travis Benjamin figure to see the most looks out of Los Angeles’ wide receivers this year. Inman, Isaiah Burse, Geremy Davis, and UDFA Artavis Scott are jostling for supporting roles while first-round rookie Mike Williams looks to recover from his back injury.
Jermaine Kearse of the Seahawks is also among the wide receivers on the trade block.
With Keenan Allen on that squad, you’d think carrying an extra WR or two on the 53 would be a priority for San Diego.
Los Angeles lol. It’s confusing and weird not saying San Diego anymore.
This just in: the entire NFL is on the trading block.
sure seems that way
Wow he was good, I thought they would re-sign him. He could catch