Josh Palmer

The Athletic’s Daniel Popper said he thinks the Chargers will use Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey, and DJ Chark in 11 personnel sets.

This isn’t great for Quentin Johnston, who is hoping to put a disappointing rookie campaign behind him this season. The former No. 21 overall pick out of TCU totaled 38 receptions for 431 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games last season, which included 10 starts. Despite the ample play time, Johnston was repeatedly passed by in the target pecking order. Johnston eclipsed 50 receiving yards in just three games last season and was targeted on just 13.3 percent of his routes — a dreadfully low mark. Popper reports McConkey has played primarily in the slot this spring, with Chark fitting in as “a true X.” We have a long way to go until the start of the season, but it sounds like Johnston will be battling out of the gate to earn significant reps.