Chargers, Justin Herbert Agree To Contract Extension Making Him Highest-Paid Player

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The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a blockbuster contract extension with franchise quarterback Justin Herbert.

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Herbert, who's entering his fourth NFL season, has agreed to five-year, $262.5 million deal through the 2029 season, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

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This deal solidifies Herbert as the team's quarterback of the future before the start of training camp on Wednesday.

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Herbert, 25, has separated himself as one of the best young quarterbacks in the league.

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Through his first three seasons, the former No. 6 overall draft pick has thrown for 14,089 yards and 94 touchdowns on a 66.9 completion percentage.

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Herbert now joins Jalen Hurts as a quarterback from the 2020 draft class to land a massive extension deal.

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Former No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow is still waiting on his longterm contract.

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Herbert and the Chargers will kickoff their 2023 regular season with a Week 1 matchup against another quarterback from the 2020 class: Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins.

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