The Los Angeles Chargers were reportedly approached by the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings with trade requests for their star quarterback Justin Herbert ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz quickly dismissed any possibility of trading Herbert, stating that it was never an option.
Despite the interest from other teams, the Chargers ultimately decided to select Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt with the No. 5 pick in the draft. They also have the No. 37 and 69 picks on Day 2 of the draft. Both the Patriots and Vikings drafted quarterbacks on Day 1, with New England selecting Drake Maye and Minnesota selecting J.J. McCarthy.
The speculation about a potential Herbert trade may have stemmed from his former head coach at Michigan, Jim Harbaugh, now coaching for the Patriots. Herbert is currently under a five-year, $262.5 million extension set to begin in the 2025 NFL season. He is a former Pro Bowler and the 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, known for his impressive passing stats over his four-year NFL career.
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In conclusion, despite rumors of potential trades for Justin Herbert ahead of the draft, it appears that he will remain a member of the Los Angeles Chargers organization for at least another season as they continue to build around him for future success in