The New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings were reportedly interested in acquiring star quarterback Justin Herbert from the Los Angeles Chargers ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, the Chargers’ general manager, Joe Hortiz, quickly put an end to any speculation about a potential trade, stating that it was never an option.
Despite the interest from other teams, the Chargers ultimately selected Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt with the No. 5 pick in the draft. They also have picks No. 37 and 69 on Day 2 of the draft. On Day 1, both the Patriots and Vikings drafted quarterbacks, with New England selecting Drake Maye and Minnesota selecting J.J. McCarthy.
The rumors 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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