Chargers Won't Trade Herbert; Quentin Lake Apologizes — SkimNews
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- Justin Herbert has thrown an interception in every start this season, totaling 10 to lead the NFL, while his 32.5 QBR is the lowest among starting quarterbacks.
- Quentin Lake called Herbert's play "throwing deli meat out there" on Amon-Ra St. Brown's podcast after a two-interception outing in the Rams' second straight win and the Chargers' seventh straight loss; after the game, he said Herbert "was seeing ghosts" and his defense expected mistakes.
- Lake apologized to Herbert by text after the comments went viral, saying he did not mean the remarks in any disrespectful way.
- Justin Herbert said he had not looked into or heard about Lake's remarks and was focused on playing football and preparing for Sunday, adding that anything outside that was out of his control.
- Jim Harbaugh said after reviewing game film that Herbert did his job "exceptionally well," while offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel dismissed Lake's opinion and said the Chargers needed to "keep it moving."
- Los Angeles Chargers have never discussed trading Herbert and will not entertain the idea, according to an organization source quoted by ESPN's Adam Schefter, despite the Minnesota Vikings being reported interested.
- Los Angeles Chargers have scored no touchdown in their last nine quarters and host the 2-5 Houston Texans on Sunday, with both Texans wins coming in their last three games.
Why it matters: Minnesota Vikings' reported interest has not altered the Chargers' position: an organization source said trading Herbert was never discussed and would not be considered. Harbaugh and McDaniel's public backing, alongside a nine-quarter scoring drought, leaves the focus on Herbert and Sunday's Houston game rather than Minnesota's interest.
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