Analyst floats Herbert move to AFC team amid roster criticism

Threw 26 touchdowns across 16 games in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Yahoo Sports carried an analyst suggestion Oct. 14 that an AFC move might be best for Justin Herbert. The suggestion paired the quarterback-switch idea with harsh criticism of the Los Angeles Chargers roster during a multi-week offensive slide.

Why it matters: The debate matters because the franchise-quarterback questions around Herbert intensified after the loss to Arizona and scoreless stretches. Los Angeles Chargers closed the loop Oct. 13 by shutting down Herbert trade talk, so outside proposals remain speculation rather than negotiation.

By the numbers: Justin Herbert completed 340 of 512 passes for 3,727 yards with 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 16 games in 2025. The Los Angeles Chargers drafted Herbert sixth overall in 2020 out of Oregon.

What to watch: Watch whether Los Angeles Chargers offensive output rebounds and whether the front office addresses roster depth before the deadline.

Sources

Yahoo Sports 2026-10-14T07:56:03.749593+00:00

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