Chargers Trade for Trevor Penning; Jets Secure Ja’Sir Taylor in Deal
The Los Angeles Chargers made a significant move today by trading for offensive lineman Trevor Penning from the New Orleans Saints. In return, the Chargers will send a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Saints.
Additionally, the Chargers are acquiring a 2028 conditional seventh-round pick from the New York Jets. This trade involves defensive back Ja’Sir Taylor moving to New York. Both trades are pending physicals before becoming official.
Trevor Penning: Career Overview
Trevor Penning was selected as the No. 19 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, he has made an impact in the league, appearing in 46 games and starting in 29 of them. Last season, he started all 17 games for the Saints, contributing to the offensive line that supported running back Alvin Kamara, who amassed 1,493 yards from scrimmage and scored eight touchdowns.
- Position: Offensive Line
- Games Played: 46
- Games Started: 29
- Last Season Starts: 17
Recent Performance and College Career
This season, Penning has already started six games for the Saints at left guard. His proficiency in various positions is noteworthy, as he has played both tackle and guard during his professional tenure.
Prior to joining the NFL, Penning had a successful college career at Northern Iowa from 2018 to 2021. He started 33 out of 37 games and earned recognition as a consensus first-team All-American in 2021. Furthermore, he was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, given to the top offensive player in the FCS.
Ja’Sir Taylor: Jets Acquisition
On the other hand, Ja’Sir Taylor’s move to the Jets marks an important step in his career. The defensive back has been part of the Chargers’ roster, contributing to the secondary before this deal.
The trades highlight the Chargers’ strategy to strengthen their offensive line and the Jets’ efforts to enhance their defense.
