Chargers trade Desmond King to Titans for a 6th-round pick

Soon after it was reported that the Chargers were looking to move defensive back Desmond King prior to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, the news broke that the Bolts found a willing trade partner for the former All-Pro.

According Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, King is being traded to the Tennessee Titans for a sixth-round pick.

King was drafted by the Chargers in the fifth round of the 2017 draft out of the University of Iowa. He quickly found a role as the team’s starting nickel corner as Gus Bradley settled into a high usage of nickel personnel (five defensive backs).

King was named a First-Team All-Pro as a slot cornerback following a 2018 campaign where he picked off three passes and return a punt for a touchdown. He was also named a second-team selection as a returner.

King recently fell out of favor with the coaching staff due to a combination of regression on the field, off-field issues, and a recent outburst on Twitter where he expressed frustration with his playing time.