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24. Wes Chandler

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24. Wes Chandler

After a few seasons with the New Orleans Saints, Wes Chandler was traded early in the 1981 Season, where he found a home in the potent Chargers offense.  Chandler completed the year with 857 Yards in 12 Games, which foreshadowed his spectacular 1982 year.

1982 may have been cut in half, but Chandler made the most of it.  In eight games, he led the NFL in Receiving Yards (1,032), Receiving Touchdowns (9), and Approximate Value (22).  The Wide Receiver was a First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl Selection, and he repeated the second honor in 1983.  Chandler had another good year in 1985 when he posted career-highs in Receiving Yards (1,199) and Receiving Touchdowns (10).

Chandler was dealt to the San Francisco 49ers in 1988, where he played in four games before retiring.  He would have 6,132 Receiving Yards and 41 Touchdowns as a Charger, and was named to their franchise Hall of Fame in 2001. 

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Acquired: Traded from the New Orleans Saints for Aundra Thompson and the 1982 1st and 3rd Round Pick 10/1/81.
  • Departed: Traded to the San Francisco 49ers after the 1987 Season.
  • Games Played: 94
  • Notable Statistics:

    86 Games Started
    373 Receptions
    6,132 Reception Yards
    41 Receiving Touchdowns
    13 Rushing Attempts
    65 Rushing Yards
    16 Punt Returns
    118 Punt Return Yards
    9 Kick Returns
    136 Kick Return Yards
    5 Punts
    167 Punting Yards
    0 Pass Completions
    2 Pass Attempts
    67 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games
    23 Receptions
    347 Receiving Yards
    2 Punt Returns
    63 Punt Return Yards
    1 Punt Return Touchdown
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1982)
    Pro Bowl (1982, 1983 & 1985)
    Highest Approximate Value (1982)
    Most Receiving Yards (1982)
    Most Receiving Touchdowns (1982)
    Most Receiving Yards per Game (1982)
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