Desmond King’s exclusion from the active roster on Sunday left many unanswered questions. Though King was healthy enough to play in the Chargers’ game against the Denver Broncos, Anthony Lynn had stated that it was a “team decision” that Desmond sit out.
The drama surrounding the situation has been growing since 2019 when there were reported issues between King and team staff members. King also has been the author of various unhappy and questionable tweets.
I’m gone work for mine believe that
— Desmond E. King II (@blaqbadger14) July 8, 2020
Is there a reason I’m not on the field? 🤔 some people want to know
— Desmond E. King II (@blaqbadger14) September 21, 2020
I’ll continue to do my job but I’m going to need answers real soon
— Desmond E. King II (@blaqbadger14) September 21, 2020
Happy for you lil bro but why 😂😂😂 @Kj_hamler https://t.co/CuLiMjdmRK
— Desmond E. King II (@blaqbadger14) November 2, 2020
There’s no denying that Desmond King had become a distraction to the team and thus had to go. Early Monday morning, it was reported that the Chargers were shopping King ahead of the league’s November 3rd trade deadline. Well, the Chargers have found a match as they will be sending King to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a 6th round draft pick.
Another deal: The #Chargers are trading DB Desmond King to the #Titans for a 6th rounder, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 2, 2020
Although trading the defensive back may have seemed like the best move for the team, it doesn’t bode well for the defense. Los Angeles’s defense has been horrendous this year giving up leads late in the game on multiple occasions. While King may have not been the piece to help turn it all around, subtracting him from the field doesn’t help at all either.
