The Los Angeles Chargers are undergoing a bit of a rebuild, having parted ways with key players like Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Austin Ekeler following a 5-11 season. The team had a tumultuous 2023 season, marked by a devastating loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the playoffs, the firing of head coach Brandon Staley after a loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, and star quarterback Justin Herbert’s season-ending injury. However, they have brought in Jim Harbaugh, who enjoyed success at Michigan, to provide a new identity for the team.
Despite interest from other teams like the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings regarding Justin Herbert’s availability, Chargers general manager Joe Horitz has made it clear that Herbert is not on the trading block. Herbert, who was selected as the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and signed a lucrative extension before the 2023 season, had a somewhat underwhelming season with 3,134 yards, 20 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 13 games. The Chargers are committed to building around Herbert, who has shown promise as a franchise quarterback.
In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey in the second round to provide Herbert with additional support in the passing game, joining last year’s first-round pick Quentin Johnston. The team is hoping that these additions, along with the coaching of Jim Harbaugh, will help elevate their offense and return them to playoff contention. Despite the challenges they faced in the previous season, the Chargers are optimistic about their future with Herbert leading the way and a revamped roster around him. Fans can follow the team’s progress through Fox News Digital’s sports coverage and the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
