Vikings consider trade for Chargers QB Justin Herbert amid struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 3:44 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are exploring a potential trade for Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Currently, the Vikings have no long-term commitment at quarterback after trading J.J. McCarthy and with Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz on one-year contracts. Christopher Kline from FanSided suggests that the Vikings could offer Wentz, along with multiple draft picks, in exchange for Herbert. Despite Minnesota's 5-0 start, its offense has been underwhelming, likely prompting the search for a more effective quarterback. Herbert's season has been challenging, marked by a low PFF grade and significant turnovers. Meanwhile, Wentz could serve as a stopgap for the Chargers if they move on from Herbert in preparation for next year's draft.
- •Vikings lack commitment to a quarterback beyond this season.
- •Justin Herbert's performance this season has been below expectations.
- •Vikings offense struggles could prompt a trade before the deadline.
- •Carson Wentz could fill in as a stopgap for the Chargers.
- •Herbert's trade could provide the Chargers with more draft capital.
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings, Chargers Floated in Realistic Justin Herbert Trade Idea
"The Minnesota Vikings don’t have any commitment to a quarterback beyond this season after the trade of J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants. Both Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz are on one-year contracts, and new general manager Nolan Teasley could look to go in a different direction if neither impresses. Heading into the bye […] The post Vikings, Chargers Floated in Realistic Justin Herbert Trade Idea appeared first on HEAVY.
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