THE Los Angeles Chargers project as buyers at the NFL trade deadline this week.

In the first year of head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz, the Chargers are in the thick of contention for the AFC playoffs and also want to continue rebuilding the program to their liking on the long term.

Both factors equate to the Chargers being buyers, which is certainly reflected in most of the early rumors.

Here’s an updated Chargers trade rumor tracker ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, which we’ll update with the most recent items as they arise.

• A report before the Chargers game against the Cleveland Browns confirmed that the team is shopping at the deadline for help. There is at least eight players the Chargers should probably monitorAlso.

• Another report suggested that Shippers may be willing to present themselves as sellers at the deadline on very specific players as well. This is not surprising since the new regime seeks to replace some elements over the next year.

• Before week 8, another report confirmed the Chargers still looking for wide receiver help.

• Previous reports confirmed that the Chargers, at least a few weeks ago, had been interested in reuniting with Mike Williams via trade with the Jets.

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