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Analyst Predicts Seldom Used $13 Million Chargers Star Lands on Aspiring Contender

The Chargers look like they must move on from one veteran here.

By Lorenzo Reyna · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:46 PM

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Analyst Owen Crisafulli proposes the Los Angeles Chargers trade cornerback Donte Jackson to the Detroit Lions.
The trade proposal suggests Detroit send a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to Los Angeles for the veteran cornerback.
Jackson is playing on a $13 million contract and is scheduled to enter free agency after the season.

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Heavy on Lions analyst Owen Crisafulli proposes that the winless Los Angeles Chargers trade veteran cornerback Donte Jackson to the Detroit Lions. Under the suggested proposal, Detroit would acquire Jackson in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to boost their struggling secondary.

Crisafulli argues that the Lions need cornerback help to sustain their playoff aspirations, while Los Angeles has incentive to move Jackson before his $13 million contract expires. The Chargers recently dropped to 0-6 following a 22-6 defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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