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Jets Wild Trade Pitch Sends Chargers’ Justin Herbert to New York in Blockbuster Move

The Los Angeles Chargers can only lean on the “it’s still early September” excuse for so long before the panic starts leaking into the 0-3 reality. Before long, opposing front offices are going to start circling like vultures, looking to…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 12:27 PM
Jets Wild Trade Pitch Sends Chargers’ Justin Herbert to New York in Blockbuster Move
Key Things to Know
  • A speculative trade proposal suggests the New York Jets offer three high draft picks for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.
  • Writer Pankti Parmar argues the deal could tempt Los Angeles if the team's early-season struggles continue under Jim Harbaugh.
  • Herbert holds a full no-trade clause from his 2023 extension, allowing him to veto any proposed trade.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A hypothetical trade pitch discussed by media personality Nick Wright proposes the New York Jets acquire Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. The proposal envisions the Jets offering up to three potential top-12 picks in exchange for the star quarterback if the 0-3 Chargers decide to rebuild under head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Writer Pankti Parmar notes that executing such a blockbuster move faces a major obstacle because Herbert has a full no-trade clause in his five-year, $262.5 million extension. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero previously reported that the Chargers have no current intentions of trading Herbert, who also retains the contractual power to veto any deal.

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