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LA Chargers: Should the Chargers Extend Desmond King?

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Should the Chargers extend Desmond King after 2020?

Desmond King was one of the biggest steals of the 2017 NFL Draft when the LA Chargers took him with the 151st pick. King is a versatile defensive back but specializes as a slot corner. According to Pro Football Focus, he was targeted 47 times allowing 41 receptions for 505 yards and three touchdowns, while allowing a passer rating of 132.7 in 2019.

In 2018 King gave up 59 receptions on 78 targets, for 499 yards and two touchdowns.