The Los Angeles Chargers took a considerable risk when they selected Joe Alt using their No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The All-American linesman, however, is primed to make a splash in his first season as a pro, which also means that someone else has to make room for his arrival.
That man could be veteran tackle Trey Pipkins.
Should Los Angeles Chargers Trade Trey Pipkins?
There’s a lot of hype surrounding Alt — and rightfully so. Somewhat overshadowed by all this is the fact that the youngster’s arrival may have spelled the end of Pipkins’ time in LA. According to NFL analyst Matt Holder of Bleacher Report, it would be in the Chargers’ best interest to try and see what they can get out of Pipkins on the trade market:
“When the Los Angeles Chargers used the fifth overall pick on Joe Alt, the writing was on the wall for Pipkins as the rookie will be the team’s starting right tackle. However, the five-year veteran is not a bad player by any means and could still be of use to another club.
“Also, the Chargers would save $6.25 million of cap space by dealing him, adding even more incentives to send the offensive lineman elsewhere,” Holder wrote.
More Issues to Address
Another matter that requires attention for the Chargers front office is the tight end spot. Will Dissly is expected to be the team’s starting TE after he signed with the team in the offseason. However, Holder believes that the veteran might not be the right man for the job:
“Los Angeles could use an upgrade at its starting tight end spot, to be honest, but the team also only has six players at the position on the current roster and two are undrafted rookies. So, the front office could afford to add some depth, especially since Jim Harbaugh liked to use a lot of 12 and 22 personnel at Michigan,” Holder wrote.
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