US EditionNew Orleans Saints Trade Offensive Tackle Trevor Penning at Final Hour of NFL Trade Deadline
The Chargers acquired tackle Trevor Penning to strengthen their offensive line after season-ending injuries to key players Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, sources said.
- On Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025, the Los Angeles Chargers acquired offensive tackle Trevor Penning from the New Orleans Saints just before the NFL trade deadline to add depth to their injured offensive line.
- Injuries forced the move: Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt suffered season-ending injuries, while Mekhi Becton, Trey Pipkins III, and Bobby Hart missed time or exited games.
- The 26-year-old Penning, a 2022 first-round pick from Northern Iowa, has started six games this season at guard after being drafted as a tackle.
- Los Angeles sent a 2027 sixth-round pick and traded Ja'Sir Taylor while activating Josh Harris, aiming to bolster the offensive line and improve Justin Herbert's postseason chances.
- For the Saints, 1-8 under Kellen Moore, recent first-round picks Kelvin Banks Jr. and Taliese Fuaga gave flexibility to move Penning, who critics labeled a bust.
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Saints trade offensive lineman Trevor Penning to Chargers: Report
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Just a little over two hours before the NFL trade deadline ends, the New Orleans Saints traded offensive lineman Trevor Penning to the Los Angeles Charges, according to NFL Insider Adam Schefter. In exchange, the Saints will receive the Chargers' 2027 sixth-round pick. This is the second trade the Saints made during the trade deadline. In the early afternoon on Nov. 4, the Saints traded deep threat wide receiver Rashid Shahe…
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Chargers acquire OL Trevor Penning from New Orleans
To say the Chargers were desperate for help on their bruised, bloodied and bandaged offensive line was an understatement. So, they acquired tackle Trevor Penning from the New Orleans Saints before the NFL’s trade deadline Tuesday afternoon, the Chargers announced. The Chargers lost left tackle Rashawn Slater to a season-ending knee injury during training back in August. Joe Alt, Slater’s replacement after moving from right tackle, suffered an an…
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