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“Joe Hortiz & co. are saving face for media”: Ex-NFL DT rips Chargers front-office over ‘blatant lie’ on fielding trade calls

Former NFL defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko accused the Los Angeles Chargers' front office of misleading the public after reports that GM Joe Hortiz is rejecting trade deals.

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Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 9:47 PM

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Breiden Fehoko accused Chargers GM Joe Hortiz and the front office of misleading the public about trade calls.
Fehoko alleged the Los Angeles Chargers leadership is attempting to save face through media narratives.
The comments followed reports concerning general manager Joe Hortiz fielding and rejecting trade inquiries.

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Former NFL defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko criticized the Los Angeles Chargers' front office, accusing general manager Joe Hortiz of being dishonest with the public regarding recent trade negotiations. Fehoko claimed the team's leadership has put forth misleading statements to manage public perception amid ongoing reports about potential roster moves.

The former defensive tackle alleged that Hortiz and team officials are deliberately saving face through the media rather than being transparent about how the organization is fielding external trade inquiries.

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