What happened: Michel named Justin Herbert as a strong candidate for the NFL's 2026 MVP award.
NFL·ANALYSIS·September 1, 2026 03:02 PM ET
Sony Michel backs Justin Herbert for NFL MVP
Chargers open their 2026 season Sept. 13
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read
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