LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Chargers dealt defensive back Desmond King to Tennessee on Monday, one day before the NFL trade deadline.
King was an All-Pro in 2018, when he made a mark defending the slot and as a punt returner.
But he fell out of favor last season and struggled to reestablish himself this year for a team that has played inconsistently on defense.
The Chargers reportedly received a sixth-round pick from the Titans.
King did not play Sunday in Denver because of reasons unrelated to any injury. The Chargers ruled him out Saturday.
Asked about King's situation following a 31-30 loss to the Broncos, coach Anthony Lynn called the move a team decision.
King also was ruled out of the Chargers' Week 15 game last year for noninjury reasons.
The 25-year-old was a fifth-round pick out of Iowa in 2017. King appeared in 53 games with 23 starts for the Chargers.
