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Justin Herbert fires back at question about Chargers’ leadership

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-2, but quarterback Justin Herbert doesn’t want to hear anything about the lack of leadership. Herbert was asked about “vocal leadership,” and the Chargers QB didn’t even let the reporter finish th question before responding…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 4:21 PM
Justin Herbert fires back at question about Chargers’ leadership
Key Things to Know
  • Justin Herbert defended the Chargers' vocal leadership after starting the season 0-2.
  • Herbert rejected claims that leadership was lacking, stating no one on the team is panicked.
  • The Los Angeles Chargers opened their season with defeats to the Cardinals and Raiders.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert pushed back against questions regarding his team's leadership following an 0-2 start to the season. When asked whether establishing vocal leadership was increasingly important this week, Herbert interrupted the reporter to state that vocal leadership is very present and nobody is panicked.

The Chargers started the season with consecutive losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert offered the unusually candid response ahead of Los Angeles' Week 3 matchup against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

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