Donald Brown Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation on Chargers RB's Future

With the NFL trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 3, San Diego Chargers running back Donald Brown has emerged as a trade target for teams in need of backfield help.

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Brown Not Likely to be Dealt

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported teams have called the Chargers about Brown, but he's not likely to be dealt with Branden Oliver dealing with a toe injury.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk is surprised teams are eager for a move at all, noting that "it’s hard to imagine anyone wanting to trade for him. Earlier in the season, the Chargers cut him in a Saturday we-need-a-roster-spot-elsewhere move. It made him a free agent, and no one else tried to sign him before the Chargers brought him back the following week."

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Brown Provides Chargers With Veteran Emergency RB Option

Brown, 28, hasn't registered a catch or carry for the Chargers this season, as he's buried on the depth chart below Melvin Gordon, Danny Woodhead and Branden Oliver. Barring an injury, he isn't a part of San Diego's plans at running back, so trading him would make sense. 

Brown has proved to be a serviceable, if unspectacular back in his career, rushing for 2,600 yards and 17 touchdowns in seven seasons. He's never rushed for over 650 yards in a season, though he would provide a veteran presence at the position and is a decent option in the passing game.

While he isn't a difference-maker, he would be a solid depth addition for a team on the market that is currently weak at running back.