Los Angeles Chargers' top trade candidates ahead of final cuts

The Los Angeles Chargers approach final cuts with some tough decisions to make as Year 2 of the Jim Harbaugh era kicks off in earnest. 

Those Chargers have some key injuries making certain positional outlooks tough to read. Usual offseason staples like surprise performances play a role, too. 

Before the Chargers make those final cuts to reach 53 players, here’s a look at a handf ul of guys they could look to float on the NFL’s trade block. 

WR Derius Davis

Davis can be a nice piece on special teams, but it’s hard to see how he fits on a depth chart that added Keenan Allen and rookies Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith. It doesn’t help that undrafted Luke Grimm looks good, too. Perhaps a team floats a late-round pick for him?

RB Kimani Vidal 

Vidal seems like the odd man out now that undrafted Raheim Sanders is on his way to a roster spot and coaches have made it clear that Hassan Haskins isn’t going anywhere. It’s unlikely another team wants to trade for running backs at this point, but Vidal is one of the more notable pieces the Chargers have to float.  

TE Will Dissly

Is Dissly a lock for the final roster? Rookie Oronde Gadsden has looked the part and Tyler Conklin should be top dog. If they keep Tucker Fisk instead, Dissly might appeal to teams who need stable veterans. 

LB Troy Dye

Del’Shawn Phillips is back healthy and Marlowe Wax is an unexpected contender for the roster. Dye has been effective in his role, but if the price is right, maybe the Chargers swap him out for one of those names on the 53 and move him for a draft asset. 

QB Trey Lance

Yes, yes: Lance has earned the QB2 job over Taylor Heinicke. But the NFL is a silly business at times and if some other team implies it will cough up a significant asset for Lance, the Chargers would need to consider it. Heinicke is a stable veteran who has a year in the system already, so selling high on Lance, even if it’s a mid-round draft pick, could make sense. Regardless, he’s one of their most notable, possible trade chips right now.