Justin Herbert’s Chargers future under scrutiny after rough start

Justin Herbert’s name has suddenly entered an uncomfortable conversation around the Los Angeles Chargers. After opening the 2026 season with two losses, questions are starting to emerge about what the franchise could do if the slide continues. An NFL insider has now suggested that rival teams could make calls about Herbert, even though a trade remains unlikely. For a Chargers team that committed $262.5 million to its quarterback, the situation could become one of the league’s biggest storylines if the early-season struggles continue.Justin Herbert trade rumors grow after Chargers’ 0-2 startThe Chargers entered Week 3 without a win after falling to Arizona and Las Vegas in their first two games.