Yahoo Sports NFL on Quentin Johnston
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The drops have been an issue in his four-year career (11 total), and he has been limited to only eight receptions this season... It hasn't clicked for Johnston in four years. He has three drops compared to eight receptions this year.
STACKED’s take
Johnston 25% trade odds; drops and inconsistency limit 49ers trust.
Johnston is ESPN's No. 20 trade candidate with a 25% predicted trade chance. Fowler reports teams have considered Johnston a trade candidate dating back to March; the Chargers shut that down and exercised his fifth-year option, but the Chargers' 0-6 plight is resurfacing his name in league circles. Bowen notes Johnston has the physical tools at 6-3 and 208 pounds with straight-line speed to create explosives and can help as a No. 3 receiver. However, drops have been an issue in his four-year career (11 total), and he has been limited to only eight receptions this season. He has 18 career touchdowns and produced 700+ receiving yards in both 2024 and 2025. The source notes it hasn't clicked for Johnston in four years with three drops compared to eight receptions this year, and while he could be a big-play asset in the 49ers offense, trust could be a bigger issue if he's inconsistent.
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