Why the Chargers are paying Justin Herbert like an MVP in 2025
When the Chargers handed Justin Herbert a $262.5 million extension last offseason, it raised eyebrows not just for its size-but for its shape.The deal didn't spread the wealth evenly. Instead, it front-loaded massive payouts early, with the biggest spike landing in 2025. That's when Herbert is set to take home a league-high $60 million-tying Dak Prescott for the richest single-year paycheck among quarterbacks this season.Micah Parsons fights another NFL player amidst contract drama with Jerry JonesOn paper, it's a jaw-dropper. But when you break it down, it's part of a bigger strategy by the Chargers to keep their franchise QB happy, secure, and surrounded by talent. It also helps them dodge future cap headaches.A Big Payday, a Long-Term BetThat $60 million figure puts Herbert above Lamar Jackson's average ($52M/year) and comfortably ahead of Patrick Mahomes ($45M/year). And while it matches […]
