[84], In Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Herbert threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns in the 2419 win. Johnston, who stands tall at 63 and weighs in at 208 lbs, ran a 4.49 40-yard dash time at his Pro day. The Los Angeles Chargers' franchise quarterback is getting healthier, a first-round talent was added to his receiving corps, and one of his QB contemporaries got a huge contract -- which certainly bodes well for him. 6 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft has exceeded all expectations since joining the Chargers as long-time signal-caller Philip Rivers' replacement. The Chargers quarterback said during the team's draft party on Thursday . There's no question that Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert will be their quarterback for the rest of his career. 1588. Herbert estimated that his shoulder strength is currently around 70%, and that he anticipates being completely healthy for the start of training camp in late July. The Los Angeles Chargers' franchise quarterback is getting healthier, a first-round talent was added to his receiving corps, and . 2023 NFL draft: Chargers grab three stars who led Texas Christian to championship game, Chargers go local by drafting USCs Tuli Tuipulotu, Crenshaws Daiyan Henley on Day 2, Chargers take a big target receiver with 21st pick of NFL draft. Max Duggan is not a threat to the position of Justin Herbert as the top quarterback for the Chargers, but he can still fight for the primary backup role in Los Angeles. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is not willing to shut the door on a potential return of running back Ezekiel Elliott after the first wave of free agency and the draft, telling reporters the "ship has not sailed.". In four years with the Horned Frogs, Duggan managed to record 9,619 passing yards and 73 touchdowns to go with 28 interceptions on a 60.3 percent completion rate. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback said during the teams draft party on Thursday that he is hoping to be on the field for the teams organized practices in less than a month. Chargers preparing for record-setting deal with Justin Herbert. Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. Coming off January surgery on his non-throwing left shoulder to mend a torn labrum, Herbert said Thursday he was "getting closer to 75 percent," per The Athletic. At the moment, Duggan and Easton Stick are the only quarterbacks behind Herbert, who powered the Chargers offense that ranked 12th in the NFL in 2022 with 23.4 points per game and third in passing yards per contest with 268.7. Herbert, the sixth overall selection in that draft, is the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for at least 4,000 yards in each of his first three seasons. They both play in Los Angeles, and they both wear No. Quarterback Justin Herbert hopped on a video call with Chargers superfans Aidan & Poppy to surprise them and their family with tickets to the Chargers playoffs matchup vs the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. She even attended his pro day, which happened to be one of the final pro days in college football due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [66] He was named Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a touchdown pass to tight end Gerald Everett. ", "[Ekeler's] extremely efficient and good in the pass game he is as consistent as it gets and does it in all aspects. [+] and wide receiver Mike Williams (81) celebrate Allen's touchdown last season against the . "We were having months where. 135 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. On Thursday, Herbert expressed confidence in the Chargers and his representatives reaching an agreement. Thats not blow-you-away speed, but his biggest strength is his ability to get up and bring down contested catches, due to his large frame. [70], Herbert helped lead the Chargers to a 31 start, including a 3024 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. [15][17] He led a come-from-behind upset when playing the ranked No. [77] Additionally, he surpassed Dan Marino's record for the most total touchdowns in an NFL quarterback's first two seasons. So far, roughly 100,000 people have left their homes to escape the blaze. Excluding Herbert, the other four players have a salary cap number of at least $32 million each in 2024. Justin Herbert, in his second season, was selected as the AFC's top quarterback in the Pro Bowl balloting. [29] His 31 total touchdowns were good for second in the Pac-12 Conference behind Washington State's Gardner Minshew. [88] He set single-season franchise records for pass attempts and completions. New England continued to bolster its secondary on Saturday and did so with the first 2023 NFL Draft selection of an HBCU player. [23][24], In eight starts, Herbert had a 62 record and threw for 1,983 yards on 139-of-206 passing attempts (67.5%), including 15 touchdowns against only five interceptions. The Rams are adding another Bulldog to back up their Georgia quarterback. Gregg Rosenthal identifies who's up and who's down after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft. FILE - Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert looks to throw a pass during the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.. But he said he has put that work in the hands of his agents, adding that he wants a deal that works for all sides. Allen and Williams are still important members of the Chargers offense, but they both have been plagued with injuries in recent years and have seen overall production go down. The off-ball linebacker has played in 44 games with 38 starts since joining the Chargers 23rd overall in 2020, logging 214 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble and an interception. Los Angeles traded with New England to move up into the first round to take Murray with the 23rd overall selection in 2020. LOS ANGELES Justin Herbert says hes more concerned about rehabbing his left shoulder than a contract extension. [72] In Week 9, Herbert had three total touchdowns while completing 32-of-38 passes for 356 yards, two touchdowns, a rushing touchdown, and no interceptions in a 2724 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week. His other stops include the Palm Beach Post and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Justin Herbert is a 6-5, 215-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Eugene, OR. Army outside linebacker Andre Carter missed out on having his named announced in the 2023 NFL Draft, but his dream to become a professional football player is alive and well. Herbert also said Thursday his left shoulder is getting closer to 75 percent. Herbert underwent surgery on his non-throwing shoulder in January and is expecting it to be a five- to six-month recovery process. This move will cost Los Angeles $29.5 million for the 2024 season. [81][82] Herbert became the first quarterback in franchise history to throw for at least 5,000 yards in a single season. Irrelevant. Cooper Kupp and Justin Herbert are both very good players. "I'm kind of left out of those negotiations, and I think my job now, my focus is to be the best quarterback that I can be and to rehab my shoulder," Herbert said. Check out a special pre-draft edition of the Chargers Mailbag, as Senior Writer Eric Smith goes through multiple scenarios in Round 1, Check out the Chargers Mailbag, as Senior Writer Eric Smith answers fan questions each month in the offseason, The 27-year-old has played a key role for the Chargers in recent years, but is now in line for more responsibility as Justin Herbert's likely backup. I kind of leave it up to (my agents) because theyre the experts. Add Timeline Events. [54] He finished with 311 passing yards, one touchdown, one interception, and one rushing score as the Chargers lost 2320 in overtime. Herbert was named the Offensive Rookie of the Month for his performance in November. [89] The Chargers finished with a 107 record and earned a playoff berth. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The 25-year-old added that he hasnt thrown since the season ended but is hopeful to start some light throwing in the coming weeks. 24 photos for the man who turns 24 today! Quarterback Justin Herbert speaks to the media about not executing in the second half, his respect for the Jaguars, and having a good group of guys in the locker room. When Herbert was drafted in 2020, he came into an offense with two-star wideouts: Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. He previously spent 20 years as a sports columnist for the Orange County Register and, before that, the Miami Herald. Keep up with the undrafted rookie free-agent signings with a team-by-team list of player acquisitions following the 2023 NFL Draft. In the meantime, they also made moves to help bolster the cast around the 25-year-old, drafting wide receiver Quentin Johnston with the No. They got a game ball.". On Thursday, the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson came to an agreement on a five-year contract extension worth $260 million, with $185 million guaranteed, per league and team sources. Justin Herbert's rapid rise reminds us that evaluating QB prospects is absolutely futile. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. [25] Herbert was named first-team CoSIDA Academic All-American with a 4.08 grade-point average in biology. Its kind of beyond my control as to what happens now, Herbert said of his contract negotiations Thursday. The energy feels good, the sideline feels good. Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images TCU was unable to get the job done as it lost to Stetson Bennett and the Georgia Bulldogs, but the season can still be considered a memorable one for Max Duggan. Where do the Broncos stand after all the picks in the Russell Wilson trade were made? [12], Entering his true freshman season listed as QB2 on the depth chart behind Dakota Prukop,[13] Herbert became the first true freshman at Oregon to start at Quarterback since Chris Miller in 1983 when the Ducks took on arch-rivals Washington on October 8, 2016. Following the first round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, Patriots HC Bill Belichick gave QB Mac Jones a vote of confidence heading into 2023. 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