The Los Angeles Chargers are off to a 0-6 start, but the team reportedly remains hesitant to trade players as the NFL trade deadline approaches. According to Jordan Schultz, Los Angeles has been reluctant to make moves for now, a questionable approach for a team that needs to start thinking about its future.

The Chargers have little reason to believe their season is going to turn around. Their upcoming schedule includes matchups against the Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, and Baltimore Ravens, three difficult tests for a team that has yet to win a game. Rather than holding onto veterans in hopes of salvaging the season, the Chargers should be exploring which players could bring back valuable draft capital.

Khalil Mack and Dalvin Tomlinson are among the veterans who could draw interest from contenders looking to strengthen their defenses. Quentin Johnston could also be a name to monitor if another team sees potential in the young wide receiver. Moving players who no longer fit the team's long-term plans could help Los Angeles accumulate assets for a much-needed roster rebuild.

The Chargers should be prioritizing the future instead of chasing an unlikely turnaround. Every game that passes without a victory makes it more difficult to justify keeping the current roster intact, especially with several teams likely to be looking for reinforcements before the deadline.

One potential target worth keeping in mind is Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Trading away valuable players could help Los Angeles improve its draft position and give the franchise a better chance of landing a difference-maker.

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Of course, acquiring draft picks does not guarantee the Chargers will land Smith, and the team would need to evaluate every potential deal carefully. Still, remaining passive at the deadline would be difficult to defend if the organization believes its current roster cannot compete.

Los Angeles needs to accept where its season stands and start building toward a better one.