The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly received trade requests from the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings for star quarterback Justin Herbert prior to the 2024 NFL Draft. However, Chargers general manager Joe Horowitz quickly shut down any possibility of trading Herbert, stating that it was never an option.
Despite the interest in trading Herbert, the Chargers ultimately selected 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 the fact that new Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh previously coached McCarthy at Michigan. 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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It’s worth noting that while there were rumors of potential trades for Herbert leading up to the draft, it seems that nothing ever materialized in this regard as Horowitz has made it clear that trading him was never an option for Chargers management.
Overall, fans can expect to see Justin Herbert continue to thrive under new coach Harbaugh as he enters his fifth year with Los Angeles Chargers team in upcoming seasons.
