Daniel Urges Chargers to Keep Justin Herbert
Former quarterback Chase Daniel argued against trading the Chargers' struggling passer as Los Angeles starts the season 0-7.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel urged the Los Angeles Chargers not to trade Justin Herbert during a Nov. 5 appearance on "Up & Adams." The comments come as the 0-7 Chargers weigh whether to rebuild or treat the season as an off year.
Why it matters
Herbert's future in Los Angeles is uncertain while the team struggles, and any trade would reshape the franchise's quarterback plans. Speculation about landing spots such as the Minnesota Vikings adds to the debate over the team's direction.
Herbert has thrown 10 interceptions and 17 turnover-worthy plays against eight big-time throws this season, according to the figures cited. Analysts have floated a hypothetical trade value of three first-round picks, though no deal has been reported.
The players
Chase Daniel
Chase Daniel is a former NFL quarterback who has since worked as a football analyst and commentator.
Justin Herbert
Justin Herbert is the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback who has been at the center of trade speculation.
Albert Breer
Albert Breer is a longtime NFL insider and reporter for Sports Illustrated.
The details
Daniel made his remarks on Nov. 5, arguing the Chargers should keep Herbert rather than move him. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer floated the Minnesota Vikings as a possible destination in a Nov. 3 video, noting the team has no quarterback tied to the 2027 season and has signed Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz to one-year deals.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Albert Breer floats the Minnesota Vikings as a possible Herbert destination.
Nov. 5, 2026: Chase Daniel urges the Chargers against trading Herbert on "Up & Adams."
Season Trajectory
Minnesota's appearance in both Herbert and Lamar Jackson landing-spot discussions, including Zachary Rotman's ranking of the Vikings third for Jackson, signals the team's active role in the quarterback market. The Chargers' 0-7 start places their season trajectory and draft positioning at the center of the debate over whether to rebuild.
Fantasy managers holding Herbert should weigh his 1,398 yards and five touchdowns against the 10 interceptions before starting him. Any trade would also shift which teams are worth tracking for quarterback depth charts and waiver pickups.
The takeaway
The debate over Herbert shows how a winless start can push a franchise toward a rebuild even when its quarterback's raw numbers still carry value. Fans and analysts alike will watch whether the Chargers keep their passer or use his trade value to accelerate a new direction.
Further reading
For more on the league's quarterback market, see Football coverage.
