Chargers pay Justin Herbert $262.5 million, now the pressure’s really on

Lindsey Thiry, ESPNJul 25, 2023, 09:30 PM ET Close Lindsey Thiry covers the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2018 to cover the Los Angeles Rams after two years of covering them for the Los Angeles Times. She previously covered the Atlanta Falcons. You can follower her on Twitter @LindseyThiry. COSTA MESA, … Read more

Justin Herbert’s production warranted record-breaking extension, but will it lead to Chargers playoff success?

The Los Angeles Chargers and Justin Herbert have reached an agreement on a five-year, $262.5 million extension that makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history at $52.5 million annually.  Highest-paid players by average annual value Here’s the interesting numbers behind his record-breaking payday.  Herbert has the most passing yards and second-most touchdown passes by any player … Read more

What Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson’s record-setting extensions mean for Joe Burrow

Another day, another dollar (plus or minus a few million) in the NFL. Once again, the quarterback market has been turned on its head as Justin Herbert has become the latest signal-caller to enter the $50 million-a-year club. The Chargers star has agreed to a five-year extension worth $262.5 million, making him the highest-paid quarterback … Read more