After last week’s arbitrary deadline came and went with no trade being finalized, the feeling around the league was that Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson would be watching the remainder of the season from the comfort of his living room.

But according to NFL.com’s Steve Wyche, the possibility still remains that Jackson could be dealt by San Diego to a team in need of a quality receiver, prior to the trade deadline on October 19th. Wyche has spoken to at least one general manager that feels that will be the case, in spite of the Chargers hard ball tactics.

Obviously a lot would have to happen to make that scenario come to fruition, as Chargers general manager A.J. Smith has made it utterly clear that he expects a compensation package consisting of no less than a second round pick in next year’s draft, and a third round pick to go with it as well.

The Vikings put together an offer that was close to that last week, with a second round pick and a conditional selection based on Jackson being signed long term headed to San Diego as part of the deal, but they were shot down by the Chargers before the deadline came up.

Other teams that have shown interest in making a trade for Jackson include St. Louis and Seattle, and it certainly wouldn’t be shocking to see Jacksonville enter the fray, with the poor play they’ve had thus far on offense.

In the end, anything is possible in this league, as crazier things have certainly happened over the years, but it will be a surprise to say the least if Jackson finds himself playing this season in a different uniform, given the stance Smith and Co. are currently taking.

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