Los Angeles Chargers: Trades that could flip the offseason on its head

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 22: Danny Trevathan #59 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after returning an interception against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on October 22, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Panthers 17-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 22: Danny Trevathan #59 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after returning an interception against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on October 22, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Panthers 17-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Chargers
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This would be a shocking trade, to say the least and the Los Angeles Chargers would go from having a great receiving corps to having the best receiving corps in the NFL. Adding Antonio Brown would be a dream come true for the Chargers and would give Philip Rivers an even more lethal target in 2019.

Now, this trade is highly unlikely as the team does not necessarily need a wide receiver and is probably better off using those picks to bolster the depth chart. However, if the Chargers want to go all-in on 2019, Brown is the guy to target.

The Chargers would have to give the Steelers an offer better than any other team in the market for discussions to even be considered. However, the trade market might not be as deep for Brown as the Steelers would hope and the Chargers can probably get away with just sending three picks.

Brown has a hefty cap hit over the next three years and even has an out in his contract after the 2020 season. NFL teams are notorious for not wanting to overspend, thus the market for Brown only includes those willing to take on the money.

The Chargers are not notorious for being big spenders, which is why this trade is very doubtful. However, if it were to happen, the receiving corps led by Antonio Brown, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams would be insanely fun to watch.