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WRLAC40 insightsLatest Oct 30, 2026
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NegativeValueOct 30, 2026Arrowhead Pride
Quentin Johnston has 8 receptions on 21 targets for 165 yards (20.6 YPR) with a 2-year, $20.5M contract ($1.3M prorated '26, $18M fully guaranteed '27). He lines up outside 83% this year and 87% career-wide; he had 16 total touchdowns over the past two years and has shown ability to stretch the field. The source acknowledges money is a problem and he's been inconsistent and frustrating, but argues he's the most talented player on the trade list and could be a transition piece for the Chiefs.
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NegativeValueOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Johnston is ESPN's No. 20 trade candidate with a 25% predicted trade chance. Fowler reports teams have considered Johnston a trade candidate dating back to March; the Chargers shut that down and exercised his fifth-year option, but the Chargers' 0-6 plight is resurfacing his name in league circles. Bowen notes Johnston has the physical tools at 6-3 and 208 pounds with straight-line speed to create explosives and can help as a No. 3 receiver. However, drops have been an issue in his four-year career (11 total), and he has been limited to only eight receptions this season. He has 18 career touchdowns and produced 700+ receiving yards in both 2024 and 2025. The source notes it hasn't clicked for Johnston in four years with three drops compared to eight receptions this year, and while he could be a big-play asset in the 49ers offense, trust could be a bigger issue if he's inconsistent.
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NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026Niners Nation
WR trade candidate ranked #20 with 25% trade probability; considered trade candidate since March but Chargers exercised fifth-year option; resurfacing in league circles due to Chargers' 0-6 record; physical tools (6-3, 208 lbs, straight-line speed) support No. 3 receiver role; career production includes 18 TDs and 700+ receiving yards in both 2024 and 2025; however, drops remain persistent issue (11 career, 3 of 8 receptions this season); 49ers listed as fit but trust could be bigger issue than talent if inconsistency continues.
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PositiveDepth ChartOct 28, 2026SleeperNFL
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Top trade candidates that could be dealt (and % chance they are moved), via @​JFowlerESPN: Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (30%) Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. (45%) Cardinals Edge Josh Sweat (40%) Buccaneers Edge Yaya Diaby (35%) Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (20%) Commanders DT Daron Payne (25%) Chargers Edge Khalil Mack (35%) Eagles CB Riq Woolen (35%) Cardinals S Budda Baker (35%) Steelers LB Patrick Queen (20%) Titans Edge Jermaine Johnson II (30%) Eagles G Landon Dickerson (25%) Colts WR Josh Downs (45%)...

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 28, 2026Underdog NFL
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Top-25 trade candidates: Kirk Cousins Jonathan Taylor Tony Pollard Brian Thomas Jr. Chris Godwin Jauan Jennings Jerry Jeudy Josh Downs Quentin Johnston Rashod Bateman Cesar Ruiz Jackson Powers-Johnson Landon Dickerson Jermaine Johnson II Josh Sweat Khalil Mack Shemar Stewart Yaya Diaby A'Shawn Robinson Daron Payne Patrick Queen Alontae Taylor Donte Jackson Riq Woolen Budda Baker (per @​MattBowen41 and @​JFowlerESPN)

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PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football
Coker scored 15.7 points in Week 6 versus Philadelphia, catching six of a season-high 13 targets for 97 yards. In three full games played this season, he has scored at least 14 points and seen nine-plus targets in each game, including a 33.8-point breakout in Week 1 against Chicago. As the No. 2 receiver opposite Tetairoa McMillan at 6-foot-3, 213 pounds, Coker runs a three-level route tree (seams, deep corners, posts, comebacks, crossers) and can catch and run. The Panthers' upcoming schedule (TB, @GB, DEN, NO) supports locking him in as a fantasy starter.
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PositiveValueOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The source identifies Johnston as an upside swing for the Patriots despite his history of drops and inconsistencies. The 2023 first-round pick has size (6-2, 208 pounds) and speed; he averaged 53 catches for 723 yards and eight touchdowns during 2024 and 2025, and is currently averaging 20.6 yards per reception on eight catches this season. Johnston is under team control through 2027, which could convince the Patriots to take a chance on molding him into a more consistent playmaker.
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PositiveValueOct 21, 2026Flock Fantasy
In dynasty league format, Quentin Johnston is the preferred side of a trade against Chase Brown and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Flock Fantasy advises taking Johnston from a long-term value standpoint because he will be a 23-year-old receiver this off-season, whereas Chase Brown's status as an NFL starting running back beyond 2027 is uncertain. However, in redraft format, the Chase Brown and Amon-Ra St. Brown side would be preferred 'and it would not be close.' Johnston is dealing with an injury, making him easier to move in trades.
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