This Chargers-Texans trade helps replace Najee Harris for dirt cheap

The Los Angeles Chargers went into the 2025 season envisioning a 1-2 punch of rookie Omarion Hampton and former Pittsburgh Steelers top pick Najee Harris causing all kinds of havoc in the running game, but this team didn't even make it out of September before that plan went up in smoke. Harris suffered a torn Achilles that brought an end to the California native's 2025 season. While Hampton proved that he can shoulder the load by dominating against the New York Giants, it might behoove Joe Hortiz to make a move for a veteran that can be acquired without breaking the bank. Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated believes that the Chargers should send a seventh-round pick to the Houston Texans, which would bring back a potential high-end backup in former Pro Bowler Nick Chubb. Chubb signed with the Texans with the thought that he could provide a powerful complement to Joe Mixon. After Mixon suffered a serious injury before the season started, Chubb was able to walk into a starting role after a down year brought a