NFL Trade Rumors: $180M Los Angeles Chargers QB strongly linked to Minnesota Vikings amid growing performance scrutiny (Image via Pinterest: Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers logos)
NFL insider Tom Pelissero told KFAN sports radio 100.3 host during a Nov. 5 appearance that a midseason trade for Justin Herbert to the Minnesota Vikings appears unlikely due to a lot of reasons – high draft capital involved, his no-trade clause, and uncertainty over whether he would waive the clause.
Current Contract Status 2026 is the fourth year of his 2023 contract. Total Contract Value Herbert signed a 5-year, $262 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023, including a $16 million signing bonus, $218 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $52.5 million. Cap Hit and Dead Cap Value In 2026, Herbert will earn a base salary of $24 million and a workout bonus of $7,480, while carrying a cap hit of $46 million and a dead cap value of $132 million. Years Left UFA [unrestricted free agent] in 2030, four years left. Total Career Earnings $180 million over 6 NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers.
But in the end, Pelissero said, “Never say never” and “I wouldn’t rule anything out right now. Minnesota is stuck in NFL purgatory, relying on temporary quarterback solutions such as Kyler Murray , Sam Darnold, and Kirk Cousins, according to the Vikings Now by Chat Sports host. “He is a guy that can get you over the hump,” the host said.
To top it off, his inconsistent performances and lack of an offseason to adjust to a new team also increase the risk, thereby making such a deal difficult right now. The Chat Sports host believes the midseason move is worth the risk, even if Herbert is struggling and the trade could become a bust. The host argues that these glorified stopgap solutions have failed to take the team over the hump in the past six years. Rather than offering temporary fixes, the host believes Herbert could finally give the Vikings a franchise quarterback capable of leading them to success. Only after those four losses did the Raiders find hope in their fourth win of the season. They still believe in Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza. Anyhow, if Murray is on such a downhill, bringing in Herbert now will bolster the team. Maybe all Herbert needs right now is a change of scenery. Category Details Player Justin Herbert Current Team Los Angeles Chargers Possible Midseason Trade Destinations Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens.