Even if Chargers trade No. 5 pick, Justin Herbert is sure to receive help in deep draft


by Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times— Through his first four seasons, he has thrown for 17,223 yards, the most to begin an NFL career. Justin Herbert’s aerial antics have become quite familiar. The circumstances around the Chargers, however, have turned rather foreign. Nearly 85% of Herbert’s yards to date have gone to players no longer on the roster, a biting reality to consider as the team prepares for the 2024 draft. Gone from last season are wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, running back Austin Ekeler and tight end...

www.totalprosports.com—RUMOR: Two NFL Teams Tried Trading For Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert Before NFL Draft. Two quarterback-needy teams reportedly contacted the Los Angeles Chargers regarding a possible trade involving star quarterback Justin Herbert ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots inquired about a trade for Justin Herbert. According to Schefter, Los Angeles bluntly told both clubs …

ESPN—Sources: Chargers declined Justin Herbert trade requests. The Chargers received trade inquiries for Justin Herbert from the Patriots and Vikings but quickly turned down both requests, sources told ESPN.

Los Angeles Times—Chargers trade to draft Georgia receiver, then grab Jim Harbaugh's Michigan linebacker. The Chargers started Day 2 of the NFL draft Friday by getting receiving help, selecting Georgia's Ladd McConkney with the second pick of the second round, the 34th selection overall. The Chargers made a deal with New England to swap their fifth pick for the Patriots' second pick of the round to make the selection. With the fifth pick of the third round, 69th overall, the Chargers chose Junior Colson, a linebacker from Michigan, which was coached by new L.A. coach Jim Harbaugh to a national...